Espadon, Attack submarine museum in Saint-Nazaire, France
The Narval-class submarine Espadon stretches 78.4 meters in length and features eight torpedo tubes with a capacity for fourteen torpedoes.
Launched in 1958 and commissioned in 1960, the Espadon served in the French Navy for 26 years before its transformation into a museum vessel.
The submarine stands as a testament to French naval engineering, representing post-war military maritime technology through its preserved internal mechanisms and equipment.
Located in a former U-boat pen, the submarine museum opens daily from 10:00 to 13:00, allowing visitors to explore the vessel's operational compartments.
In 1964, the Espadon became the first French submarine to navigate under sea ice, reaching 70 degrees north latitude in the Norwegian Sea.
Location: Saint-Nazaire
Address: 2 Av. de la Forme Ecluse, 44600 Saint-Nazaire, France 44600 Saint-Nazaire
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-13:00
Phone: +33228540640
Website: http://leportdetouslesvoyages.com
GPS coordinates: 47.27536,-2.19892
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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