The RM12.5 million submarine museum showcasing the
French-made SMD Ouessant Agosta 70 class submarine, deemed a waste of money by
some quarters, is expected to attract about 500,000 tourists and visitors to
Malaysia’s “historical state” by the end of the year.
The museum had drawn 53,737 visitors, a figure that could
well reach 500,000 by December. The figure included 10,000 tourists. Based on
the popularity and returns generated, the cost of bringing in the former French
navy submersible from Brest had become irrelevant. The museum also acts as an
information centre for those interested in knowing more about submarines.
Reputed to be the first and only Submarine Museum (Muzium
Kapal Selam) in Malaysia which opened to public on 22 November 2011 for 10 days
and closed for refurbishment work and reopened on 17 December 2011. One of the main attraction of the Submarine
Museum is that it houses the decommissioned Agosta 70 class submarine named SMD
Ouessant.
Built in 1979, the French made submarine measured 67.57
meter in length, 11.75 meter in heigh and 6.5 meter in width. SMD Ouessant was previously
used for training submarine crew in Malaysia from 2005 to 2009 following the
acquisition of two submarines by the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia.
Location:
Dataran 1Malaysia, Pantai Klebang Melaka
Admission Fee:
Adult – RM3
Children – RM1
50% discount is available for senior citizen.
