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Royal Navy Silent Service Marks 125th Anniversary
Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of underwater warfare innovation.
In brief
Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of underwater warfare innovation. The Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of service with advanced submarines including the Astute-class and Vanguard-class. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Royal Navy Silent Service Celebrates 125 Years
The Royal Navy's Silent Service marks 125 years of service to the UK with advanced submarines.
First Submarine: Holland 1
The Royal Navy first used the petrol-driven Holland 1 submarine in 1901 with a crew of nine.
Technological Evolution
Submarines evolved from 107-ton displacement to 15,900-ton displacement through propulsion, pressure hulls, sensors, navigation, and weaponry.
Astute Class Submarines
The Astute-class submarines include seven vessels with the latest being HMS Agamemnon, capable of carrying Tomahawk IV missiles.
Vanguard Class Submarines
The Vanguard-class submarines carry the UK's nuclear strike missile system with a crew of 132.
Dreadnought Class Future
The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the Vanguard class by the early 2030s with advanced features including female crew quarters.
The takeaway
The Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of service with advanced submarines including the Astute-class and Vanguard-class.
