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DAPHNÉ patrol submarines (1964 - 1970)
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Venus 1979 Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphné | S641 | Dubigeon, Nantes | 3/1958 | 20.6.1959 | 1.6.1964 | stricken 9.1989 | |
| Diane | S642 | Dubigeon, Nantes | 7/1958 | 4.10.1960 | 20.6.1964 | stricken 12.1987 | |
| Doris | S643 | Q68 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1.9.1958 | 14.5.1960 | 26.8.1964 | stricken 8.1996 |
| Eurydice | S644 | Q69 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 7/1958 | 19.6.1962 | 26.9.1964 | lost 4.3.1970 |
| Flore | S645 | Q70 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1.9.1958 | 21.12.1960 | 21.5.1964 | stricken 3.1989 |
| Galatée | S646 | Q71 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1.9.1958 | 22.9.1961 | 25.7.1964 | stricken 10.1993 |
| Minerve | S647 | Dubigeon, Nantes | 5/1958 | 31.5.1961 | 6/1964 | lost 27.1.1968 | |
| Junon | S648 | Q74 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 7/1961 | 11.5.1964 | 25.2.1966 | stricken 10.1996 |
| Vénus | S649 | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 8/1961 | 24.9.1964 | 1.1.1966 | stricken 11.1990 | |
| Psyché | S650 | Arsenal de Brest | 1.6.1965 | 28.6.1967 | 7.6.1969 | stricken 9.1998 | |
| Sirène | S651 | Arsenal de Brest | 9/1965 | 28.6.1967 | 1.3.1970 | stricken 5.1997 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | |
|---|---|
| Displacement normal, t | 869 / 1043 |
| Length, m | 57.8 |
| Breadth, m | 6.80 |
| Draught, m | 5.25 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesel-generators, 2 electric motors |
| Power, h. p. | 1300 / 1600 |
| Max speed, kts | 13.5 / 16 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 4500(5) / |
| Armament | 12 - 550 TT (8 bow, 4 stern) |
| Electronic equipment | DRUA-1 radar, DUUA-1, DSUV-1 sonars |
| Complement | 45 |
| Diving depth operational, m | 300 |
Standard scale images
Daphné 1970
Diane 1980
Graphics
Venus 1979 Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
Project history
Developed from the small hunter-killer submarines of the Aréthuse class, the Daphné was designed as a second-class counterpart to the ocean-going submarines of the postwar Narval class. Double-hull construction was used, and staff requirements emphasized manoeuvrability, low noise, a small crew and ease of maintenance. The latter requirement influenced the adoption of no fewer than twelve torpedo tubes (eight bow, four stem) with no reloads. Further reductions in complement were effected by the adoption of a maintenance system based on modular replacement. The last two boats incorporated a number of improvements, and have the Type 12 PA4-115 diesel in place of the original PA 1 model.
Modernizations
1971-mid-1970s, all except Daphné: + DUUA-2, DSUV-2, DUUX-2 sonars
Naval service
Two sisters were lost in the western Mediterranean: Minerve (S647) 27.1.1968 and Eurydice (S644) 4.3.1970.
Many thanks to Wolfgang Stöhr for additional information on this page.
