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French submarine Saphir

Nuclear submarine
Saphir was a first-generation nuclear attack submarine of the French Navy. Saphir was the second of the Rubis series. The boat was originally to be named Bretagne, but the name was changed to Saphir before commissioning in 1981. Wikipedia
Launched: September 1, 1981
Builder: Naval Group
Test depth: over 300 m (980 ft)