French ship Jules Verne

French ship Jules Verne

Two ships of the French Navy have borne the name "Jules Verne" in honour of science-fiction writer Jules Verne:
* "Jules Verne" (1931–1961), a submarine tender
* "Jules Verne" (A620), a repair ship launched in 1970 as "Achéron", presently in active service


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