Overview
    Identifiers
    Alternate Site Codes
    DC9/NAMM/0033
    Inventory Number
    3418AC324
    Site Name
    SA Naval museum
    Site Category
    Record Administration
    Author
    sahrisprojectmanager
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Monuments & Memorials Recordings
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    Site Recording Admin Comments
    South Africa's first submarine SAS MARIA VAN RIEBEECK was launched at Nantes , France by Mrs Elize Botha, wife of the then Honourable Minister of defense Mr P W Botha
    The three submarine supported by the base, SAS HUGO BIERMANN, form the submarine Flotilla. Which fulfills a vital role in the defense of the Republic of South Africa. The DAPHNE class submarine Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Dubigeon-Normandie FrancePerson/Institution Commemorated: SUBMARINES Recorder Name: Viwe Qhageni, Khanyisile Bushu
    Classifications
    Monument Type
    Description

    To perform more specialized functions such as search and rescue missions or undersea cable repairs. Submarines are also used in tourism and undersea archaeology

    Contains Animal figures?
    No
    Contains Human figures?
    No
    Construction Materials
    Wood
    Pedestal Material
    Wood
    Inscriptions
    SAS MARIA VAN RIEBEECK 24/7/1970
    SAS EMILY HOBHOUSE 26/2/1971
    SAS JOHANNA VAN DER MERWE 27/8/1971
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -34.191952, 18.428053
      Western Cape
      • City of Cape Town
      Directions to Site
      From Sol Plaatje Municipality head east on N8, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto R31, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N12, turn left, then turn left, turn right, then turn left, turn left, then turn left and on your left will be your destination
      Access details
      It's accessible only when you get a permission to the premises
      Administration of Protections
      Administration Description

      duplicate of https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/920810046 usable data to be merged and this record deleted
      Action Status: Pending
      Site Action: InformationUpdate

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