Jules Verne was a repair ship of the French Navy, named in honour of science-fiction writer Jules Verne.
Originally named Achéron and intended as an ammunition transport ship, she was converted to repair ship after her keel had been laid.
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Launched: May 30, 1970
Construction started: 1969
Draft: 21.33′
Length: 495′
Beam: 71′
Builder: Naval Group
Decommissioned: 17 September 2010