French nuclear attack submarine Perle to be repaired in Cherbourg

The Perle nuclear attack submarine (SSN) left the Toulon naval base on Thursday, December 10, 2020 to be transported to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, aboard the specialized semi-submersible charter vessel Roll Dock Storm. This large-scale operation is the first step in the repair process for the SSN Perle, after the fire suffered on June 12, in a dry dock in Toulon, when she was periodically unavailable for maintenance and repair.

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SSN Perle at the door to be transported by Rolldock Storm, in Toulon, towards Cherbourg (Picture source: French Navy)

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