Ariane-class submarine
The Ariane class were a sub-class of the 600 series submarines, made by France in the interwar period.[1] Most of them served during World War II, except for Ondine, which sank on its test trial due to collision in 1928.[2]
.jpg.webp) Ariane in 1930 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Chantiers et Ateliers Augustin Normand |
| Operators |  France |
| In commission | 1925–1942 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Lost | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Submarine |
| Displacement | 636 tonnes (626 tons) surfaced 800 tonnes (787 tons) submerged |
| Length | 64 m (210 ft 0 in) |
| Beam | 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) |
| Draught | 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in) |
| Speed |
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| Complement | 41 |
| Armament |
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History
The Ariane class, or subclass, was built under the Normand-Fenaux type. They were considered the most successful of the 600 series submarines.[3] It was made up of four submarines, Eurydice, Ariane (the lead ship), Danaé, and Ondine.[2]
Submarines
| Ship | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurydice | Chantiers et Ateliers Augustin Normand[4] | 18 April 1924 [4] | 31 May 1927 [4] | 1 September 1929 [4] | Scuttled on 27 November 1942 to prevent her capture from the Germans.[4] |
| Danaé | 18 April 1924 [5] | 11 September 1927 [5] | November 1929 | Scuttled on 9 November 1942, at Oran.[5] | |
| Ariane | 6 August 1923[6] | 6 August 1925 [6] | 1 September 1929[6] | Scuttled on 9 November 1942, at Oran.[6] | |
| Ondine | 1923[3] | 5 August 1925[3] | 1928[3] | Sank due to collision on test trial 3 October 1928[2] |
See also
References
- F. O'Connell), Captain John (2010). Submarine Operational Effectiveness in the 20th Century: Part One. p. 240. ISBN 9781450236904.
- "Ariane class Submarines - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- "Ariane submarines (1928–1929) – French Navy (France)". www.navypedia.org. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- "FR Eurydice of the French Navy - French Submarine of the Ariane class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- "FR Danaé of the French Navy - French Submarine of the Ariane class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- "FR Ariane of the French Navy - French Submarine of the Ariane class - Allied Warships of WWII - uboat.net". uboat.net. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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