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May 15, 2019

The latest issue the Submarine Division Newsletter is now available online.

May 4, 2019

No sunlight, no social media, no natural oxygen and only 120 words exchanged weekly with loved ones – this is what it’s really like to live in a nuclear submarine.

May 2, 2019

Good afternoon, I'm a news reporter for Global radio (Heart, Smooth, LBC). A service is taking place at Westminster Abbey tomorrow to recognise fifty years of continuous service of submarine deterrent at sea. I wondered if any members of this group would like to make a comment about it's signifcance? It would be great to get a local Barrow perspective on it within our news bulletins. Please do message me if you feel you would like to contribute.

May 2, 2019

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent will remain essential to our security today, and for as long as the global security situation demands. Barrow-in-Furness and all those who work at BAE are ensuring that carries on.

April 24, 2019

The Sevmash Shipyard, located at the northern White Sea port city of Severodvinsk, floated out the Project 09852 special-purpose nuclear-powered submarine Belgorod on Tuesday. The vessel has been slated as the carrier for the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle, as per official reports from the Russian Defense Ministry.

March 20, 2019

Were you involved in the early days of constructing the Resolution or Vanguard class boats in Barrow? Do you have any memories or memorabilia you'd like to share? April sees the 50th anniversary of the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, Operation Relentless. BAE Systems are marking the anniversary with a series of events including recording interviews and collecting memorabilia linked to the programmes. If you'd like to get involved contact communications on Barrow 864186 or email communications@baesystems.com

March 15, 2019

who holds the production drawings for the x craft type of boat

February 25, 2019

Earlier today, the Secretary of State for Defence, Right Honourable Gavin Williamson CBE MP, announced "Warspite" as the name of the third in class submarine for the Dreadnought programme. The name was announced during a visit to the Rolls-Royce site in Raynesway, Derbyshire.

February 9, 2019

Sub weekend is rename the model boat weekend on the 27th July to 28th July at Eaton Park Norwich

February 7, 2019

Hello, We have recently published - They Were Just Skull, The Naval Career of Fred Henley, Last Survivor of HM Submarine Truculent by John Johnson-Allen. This book is an account of an incident filled naval life, seen through the eyes of a young man. It features the loss of HMS Truculent, which is sunk in the Thames and in which Fred Henley was one of the few survivors and the last is the last survivor today. I thought you may be interested to share information on this new book with your group. Many thanks, Jenna

January 29, 2019

If both American and German torpedos were seriously flawed at the beginning of WW Two, what about British? Any better?

January 3, 2019

New article by regular contributor Peter D Hulme is now available on the website.

November 24, 2018

Hi, I'm trying to do do some research into a man called August. He appears in old family photos wearing Navel uniform, on his hat is HMS Thames. I have found out that this was a submarine which was sunk in 1940 but his name isn't on the crew list. Can anyone help me with this? Many thanks.

November 23, 2018

Apologies for the repost. I recently brought this photo in my local antique shop it was in the bottom of a garden photos box. I believe you guys would be able to help me identify if it is indeed the HMS Seraph? I came to this conclusion after 4 days of research but I am no expert. I believe this image was taken in 1943 at Doverport when she was getting refitted as a fast target sub for trials to counter the type 21 Uboat threat. She did sono buoy tests with the 19th Air Group to test attack tactics to counter the type 21. She has her torp tubes covered, streamline bow holes, guns removed , mast mods and there is a fabric on the top deck. Now I know 3 subs were modified from the s class but this I believe to be the seraph. Any help would be greatly appreciated. With this photo was a pic of the ship the Benledi? She was a cargo ship built 1950. Scrapped in 1965.

October 9, 2018

Crew shortage could leave Australia's new submarines high and dry

October 4, 2018

Issue 1 of the new Submarine Division Newsletter is now available online. It will be a monthly News Letter to keep us all up to speed with the 'official line' what is going on in RN Submarines. It does not replace the Barrow Branch Monthly News Letter which you will continue to be published as now. What is the Submarine Division? The SM Division is the collective name which embodies all associated with our service be they military or civilian. It includes all who help sustain and maintain our service from current submariners, their friends and families, veterans, the Submariners Association and Friends of the Royal Navy Submarine Museums

September 27, 2018

The fourth and final paper by Commander David Parry now available to read on the website: The History Of The Submarine Attack Teacher

September 25, 2018

The third of Commander David Parry's papers is now available on-line The History Of The British Submarine Periscope

September 25, 2018

The second of Commander David Parry's papers is now available on the website: The History Of British Submarine Sonars

September 24, 2018

RNSubs is pleased to be able to bring you the first in a series of Submarine Histories written by Commander David Parry. The first in the series is "The History Of British Submarine Command Systems". Many thanks to Commander Parry for allowing us to reporoduce these papers on the website.

August 6, 2018

Submarine sunk by British warship during First World War found after more than 100 years

July 25, 2018

Hello, can anyone remember where submarine Andrew was serving between September 65 to March 66. Thanks to you if you can.

July 17, 2018

The shipwrecks off the coast of Wales sunk by Germany's U-boats

July 10, 2018

German Submarine from World War II Discovered in Spain

July 7, 2018

Australian submarine HMAS Collins enters service following maintenance

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