Fire-Damaged SSN Perle on its way to Cherbourg for Repairs and Overhaul
The French Navy Rubis-class SSN "Perle" was loaded aboard semi-submersible vessel Rolldock Storm...
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Euronaval: France to Repair Fire-Damaged SSN Perle with forward Section of SSN Saphir
During Euronaval Online 2020, French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly declared that the Rubis-class SSN 'Perle' could be repaired and will be repaired.
Fate of Fire-Damaged SSN Perle to be Decided in October
Lighting is said to be the cause of the fire that broke out aboard French Navy Rubis-Class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) ‘Perle’ in June, according to the new French Navy's Chief of Staff, Admiral Pierre Vandier. A decision on the fate of the SSN will be made in October, pending the results of the ongoing investigation.
Video: Fire breaks out aboard French Navy Rubis-class Submarine ‘Perle’
On June 12, at 10:35 am, a fire broke out in the fore zone of the French Navy Rubis-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) ‘Perle’.
Firefighters Battled the French SSN ‘Perle’ Blaze for 14 Hours
Firefighters battled the blaze that broke out yesterday aboard a French Navy (Marine Nationale) nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for a total of 14 hours.
Fire breaks out aboard French Navy SSN “Perle”
On June 12, at 10:35 am, a fire broke out in the fore zone of the French Navy (Marine Nationale) Rubis-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) 'Perle' in a basin within the naval base of Toulon (South of France).
French Navy SSN Designates Surface Target to Rafale M via E-2C Hawkeye
On March 17, a French Navy Rubis-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) escorting the French Carrier Strike Group (TF 473) during the Foch mission carried out a "linkex" type exercise with an E-2C Hawkeye AEW aircraft from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
Last Cruise for French Rubis-class SSN ‘Saphir’ – ‘Suffren’ About to Take Over
On July 3, 2019, the French Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) 'Saphir' reached the port of Cherbourg in Normandie for decommissioning. After 35 years of service, 'Saphir' will be the first of six Rubis-class SSNs to be retired from active duty at the end of July 2019. The Rubis-class will be replaced by the new Suffren-class / Barracuda type SSN with the first submarine set for launch on July 12th at Naval Group' shipyard in Cherbourg.