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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Crew members on Royal Navy nuclear submarine left with ‘low supplies’ and suffering fatigue

Crew members on a Vanguard-class vessel were made to hand over their supplies of chocolate and sweets (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Medics on a Royal Navy nuclear submarine were reportedly left fearing a “serious loss of life” after crew members were forced to share food when supplies ran low.

During a six-month patrol, crew began to suffer from fatigue with mistakes caused by concentration lapses, while the vessel closed its honesty shop over fears of hoarding.

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