40-Year Break
It was only about 40 years after that another search mission was started to find Minerve. However, before delving into the discovery of the sub, let us know a little more about the craft. Again, we want you to truly appreciate the bravery and successes of its crew and the technology behind its prowess. It was one of 11 Daphne-class vessels designed between 1958 and 1970 by the French for their navy.
40 Year Break
A Daphne-Class Submarine
The French also designed these Daphne-class submarines that were sold in other countries like Pakistan, South Africa, and Spain. After Minerve sank in 1968 and another French submarine in 1970, Eurydice, an end in production, was triggered, and France stopped the manufactures. However, there were already four in the creation process for Spain that went up to 1975. This submarine class proved to be enormously popular and successful around the world.
A Daphne Class Submarine
