The sailors in the French navy who were appointed for manning the submarines had seriously complaints about their treatment. It was feared that it would be impossible to keep these men in service. The complaints were not caused by the latest disaster with the Farfadet at Bizerte but by a decision of Pellet an (1) to withdrew favourable provisions. The new minister Thomson (2) ordered an investigation . At that moment numbered the French navy 40 submarines with 30 being built.
Notes
1. This must be Charles Camille Pelletan (28 June 1846 Paris-1915) which was a quite criticized minister of marine in June 1902-January 1905 by several naval experts. As minister he was member of the left wing of the Republican, Radical and radical-Socialist party. Except from politician he was also journalist.
2. Gaston Thomson (29 January 1848 Oran-14 May 1932 Bône) minister of navy between 24 January 1905 and 22 October 1908 responsible for the modernisation of the French navy which increased to one of the major naval powers.
Notes
1. This must be Charles Camille Pelletan (28 June 1846 Paris-1915) which was a quite criticized minister of marine in June 1902-January 1905 by several naval experts. As minister he was member of the left wing of the Republican, Radical and radical-Socialist party. Except from politician he was also journalist.
2. Gaston Thomson (29 January 1848 Oran-14 May 1932 Bône) minister of navy between 24 January 1905 and 22 October 1908 responsible for the modernisation of the French navy which increased to one of the major naval powers.
