Disappeared in 1968 with 52 sailors on board, the submarine had never been found despite three research campaigns.

The wreck of the French submarine La Minerve, disappeared in 1968 with 52 men on board, was found off Toulon, announced Monday on Twitter the Minister of Armies Florence Parly.

"A success, a relief and a technical feat"

"We have just found the Minerva, it is a success, a relief and a technical feat, I think of the families who waited for this moment so long," the minister tweeted.

We have just found the Minerva. It's a success, a relief and a technical feat. I think of the families who have been waiting for this moment so long. pic.twitter.com/pjDnj7lEyb

- Florence Parly (@florence_parly) July 22, 2019