SAS Assegaai

The SAS Assegaai submarine stretches 57.8 meters in length and contains multiple compartments including control rooms, crew quarters, and operational equipment displays.

Commissioned in 1971 under Lt Cdr Theo Honiball, the submarine served in Operation Yskas during the South African Border War until its decommissioning in 2003.

The submarine's name derives from a traditional spear used by Southern African indigenous peoples, reflecting the connection between naval technology and local heritage.

Located in the Naval Museum precinct, the submarine offers guided tours through its interior sections, providing visitors with direct experience of submarine operations.

The vessel remains the only preserved Daphné-class submarine from South Africa's original fleet of three, following a challenging 350-meter overland relocation in 2024.

GPS coordinates: -34.19101,18.43755

Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:26