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Royal Navy nuclear submarine ‘sinks to dangerous depths after gauge malfunctions’

Vanguard class vessel carrying Trident nuclear missiles reportedly headed towards ‘crush depths’ putting 140 crew at risk

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Royal Navy trident nuclear submarine saved moments before sinking

A ROYAL Navy nuclear submarine was saved just moments before sinking...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Royal Navy nuclear submarine plunged into 'danger zone' after gauge malfunction

A Royal Navy nuclear submarine sunk to dangerous oceanic depths after a gauge malfunctioned, according to reports.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

The Great Escaper: Michael Caine's final film is Britain's answer to Saving Private Ryan

The Great Escaper is an engaging exploration of love, loss, memory and trauma. It’s also the final film for its star, Michael Caine, as he has recently announced his retirement. The film tells the real story of Royal Navy veteran, Bernard Jordan, who “escaped” from his care home in June…

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy opened after 265 years

Britain’s Royal Navy opens letters sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings of French sailors in 1750s

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

French letters confiscated by Britain’s Royal Navy are opened 265 years on

The notes, written in 1757-8, were intended for the crew of French warship the Galatee and sent by wives, fiances, parents and siblings.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Royal Navy warship seizes cocaine with street value of £60 million in Caribbean

The seizure comes after the Type 45 destroyer intercepted drugs with a street value of £140 million during the summer.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines rehearse for Remembrance Sunday

State ceremonial training officer Darren Wearing has been putting his troops through their paces ahead of the service at the Cenotaph.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

HMS Queen Elizabeth makes unexpected return amid urgent repairs speculation

HMS Queen Elizabeth has made an unexpected return to Portsmouth amid speculation that the Royal Navy flagship is in need of urgent repairs.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Old naval tradition revived on historic warship with triple christening

The ceremony also saw the last use of HMS Caroline’s bell, which is to be preserved for display on the vessel that is now a museum in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023