SAS Assegaai, Naval submarine museum in Simon's Town, South Africa
The SAS Assegaai is a submarine in Simon's Town that houses multiple sections including the control room, crew quarters, and displays of operational systems. Visitors can walk through these compartments to see how the vessel was organized and equipped.
The submarine entered service in 1971 and operated for several decades as part of South Africa's naval forces. It was decommissioned in 2003 and has since been preserved as a historical record.
The submarine's name comes from a traditional spear used by Southern African indigenous peoples, linking naval history to local roots. This connection shapes how the vessel is understood beyond its purely technical role.
The submarine is located at Simon's Town harbor and can be explored from the inside, with visitors walking through various sections. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to navigate tight spaces and climb stairs.
This is the only preserved submarine of its class from South Africa's original fleet of three vessels. The vessel underwent an unusual 350-meter overland move in 2024 to reach its current display location.
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