# Royal Navy Silent Service Marks 125th Anniversary

> Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of underwater warfare innovation.
- Title: Royal Navy Silent Service Marks 125th Anniversary · MercoPress
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Royal Navy's Silent Service celebrates 125 years of service with advanced submarines including the Astute-class and Vanguard-class.