{"id":10331,"date":"2025-07-17T17:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=10331"},"modified":"2025-07-17T17:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:01:40","slug":"this-ghost-of-war-haunts-us-still-stunned-experts-reveal-french-wwi-submarine-found-in-greek-waters-after-100-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/07\/17\/this-ghost-of-war-haunts-us-still-stunned-experts-reveal-french-wwi-submarine-found-in-greek-waters-after-100-years\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThis Ghost of War Haunts Us Still\u201d: Stunned Experts Reveal French WWI Submarine Found in Greek Waters After 100 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\udd0d Flor\u00e9al<\/strong>, a World War I French submarine, was rediscovered in Greek waters after being lost for over a century.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca1 Designed by Maxime Laubeuf<\/strong>, the submarine was a technological marvel of its time with a double hull and dual propulsion system.<\/li>\n
  • \u2693 The submarine sank in 1918 following a collision, but its crew was rescued, and the commander was later acquitted in a maritime court-martial.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udcdc The wreck was found in excellent condition, offering a unique opportunity to study early 20th-century naval engineering and history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    The maritime world is filled with mysteries and tales of tragedy, but it occasionally unveils hidden treasures from its depths. In late 2023, a Greek research team brought to light a piece of French naval history by discovering the wreck of the Flor\u00e9al submarine, which vanished in 1918 during World War I. This remarkable find not only sheds light on the past but also provides a glimpse into the technological advancements of the early 20th century. The story of the Flor\u00e9al is a testament to the enduring allure of maritime exploration and the relentless pursuit of uncovering history’s secrets.<\/p>\n

    The Ingenious Design of the Flor\u00e9al<\/h2>\n

    The Flor\u00e9al was a product of innovative engineering, designed by the renowned engineer Maxime Laubeuf. Launched on April 18, 1908, this French submarine was part of the Pluvi\u00f4se class and was constructed at the Cherbourg Arsenal. The vessel measured 167.7 feet in length and 16.3 feet in width, with a displacement of 609 tons when submerged. It was capable of diving to depths of approximately 98 feet. The Flor\u00e9al featured a unique double hull and a dual propulsion system, marking it as a technological marvel of its time. These features allowed it to navigate the treacherous waters of World War I with enhanced stability and efficiency.<\/p>\n

    During the war, the Flor\u00e9al served as a patrol vessel in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay before being deployed to the Aegean Sea in 1916 to enforce the blockade of the straits between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The submarine’s advanced design and capabilities made it a formidable force, demonstrating the ingenuity of early 20th-century naval engineering.<\/p>\n

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