The South African Navy and the Naval Heritage Trust have officially opened the SAS Assegaai Submarine Museum in Simon’s Town, South Africa.
The museum showcases the country’s naval history and features the 58-metre submarine, which weighs almost 700 tonnes.
The submarine, previously known as SAS Johanna van der Merwe, is the last remaining of the three French-built Daphne-class submarines operated by the South African Navy from the 1970s to the 1990s.
The museum offers a unique glimpse into South Africa’s naval history and provides an educational and inspirational experience for visitors.
The opening ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the SA Navy, and Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town.
The event celebrated the culmination of years of dedicated effort by the Naval Heritage Trust volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
