10th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom)

10th Submarine Squadron
Active 1966 – 2002
Country  United Kingdom
Branch  Royal Navy
Size Squadron

The 10th Submarine Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy.

History

The squadron was formed at HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland, in the 1960s to direct the Resolution-class submarines equipped with Polaris missiles that formed part of the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear deterrent. The squadron would later direct the Vanguard-class submarines equipped with Trident missiles.

Submarines

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NameLaid downLaunchedCommissionedMaiden patrolFate
HMS Resolution26 February 196415 September 19662 October 1967decommissioned 1994
HMS Repulse12 March 19654 November 196728 September 1968decommissioned 1996
HMS Renown25 June 196425 February 196715 November 1968decommissioned 1996
HMS Revenge19 May 196515 March 19684 December 1969decommissioned 1992
HMS Vanguard3 September 19864 March 199214 August 1993December 1994in service
HMS Victorious3 December 198729 September 19937 January 1995December 1995in service
HMS Vigilant16 February 199114 October 19952 November 1996June 1998in service
HMS Vengeance1 February 199319 September 199827 November 1999February 2001in service

References

  1. ↑ Gardiner, Robert Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995, pub Conway Maritime Press, 1995
  2. ↑ Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited

See also

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