Saint-Nazaire, city in western France, in Loire-Atlantique Department, at the mouth of the Loire River, on the Bay of Biscay, near Nantes. It is one of the chief Atlantic seaports of France and a major shipbuilding center. Other manufactures include chemicals, aerospace equipment, and processed food. The city's main growth dates from the 19th century, when it developed from a fishing harbor to a port for vessels that were too large to sail up the Loire to Nantes. Saint-Nazaire was badly damaged in World War II, when it served as a German submarine base. Population (1999) 65,874.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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