Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
Summary
The Royal Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has arrived at its home port in Scotland. The submarine will undergo testing and preparation before joining the operational fleet.Key Facts
- HMS Agamemnon is the sixth Astute-class nuclear attack submarine in the Royal Navy's fleet.
- It is 318 feet (97 meters) long and equipped with Tomahawk missiles and torpedoes, capable of hitting targets up to 30 miles away.
- The submarine arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane after leaving the shipyard at BAE Systems in Barrow.
- It has a crew of about 100 sailors and will go through sea trials to test its performance.
- Astute-class submarines are the most advanced and powerful attack submarines in the Royal Navy.
- HMS Agamemnon conducted its first dive at sea during its journey from Barrow to Faslane.
- A seventh Astute-class submarine, HMS Achilles, is currently being built.
- HMS Agamemnon's arrival coincided with the 125th anniversary of the Royal Navy's first submarine launch.
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