French submarine Circé (1907)

The Circé was an early French submarine built in the first decade of the 20th century. She was one of the Sirène class of submarines, a group of four vessels designed by Maxime Laubeuf. These submarines represented a significant step forward in French submarine design, incorporating a double hull and a diesel-electric propulsion system.

Circé was launched in 1907 and entered service with the French Navy shortly thereafter. Her design featured improved seakeeping compared to earlier French submarines. She was armed with torpedoes for attacking surface vessels. Details of her active service are scarce, but like other submarines of her era, she primarily served in training and coastal defense roles.

The Sirène class, including Circé, proved valuable in developing French submarine doctrine and operational experience. They were eventually superseded by more modern designs as submarine technology rapidly advanced in the years leading up to and during World War I. Circé's ultimate fate and decommissioning details are currently not widely available in standard historical resources. However, she represents an important stage in the evolution of French submarine warfare.