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July 16, 2019

BrahMos Aerospace is working on a slimmer variant of its cruise missile for the Indian Navy’s new batch of diesel-electric attack submarines.

July 13, 2019

Norway has found a radiation level 800,000 times higher than normal at the wreck of a Russian navy submarine.

July 9, 2019

Salvagers have removed HNLMS K XVII and HNLMS O 16 – and remains of 79 crew

July 3, 2019

Russia has revealed a fire onboard a top-secret navy submersible has left 14 sailors dead in a rare public incident involving one of the country’s most shadowy military projects.

June 10, 2019

Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction in tracking down anything on my Grandfather in WWII? Submariner, Atlantic & Pacific Thanks 🙏

June 6, 2019

Barrie Downer, vice-chairman and branch historian of the Barrow Submariners’ Association, looks a look at the circumstances of the Thetis disaster.

June 4, 2019

Following four years of research by Malcolm Blenkinsopp, Honorary Historian at Espana Levante Submariners. Our Roll Of Honour been refined and improved. In some cases, there are different Names and Dates of Birth mentioned in the listings, especially in the First World War, as many young men told lies in order to join early. The names used are the names the men chose to serve under with extra information in the notes explaining any differences. The list will continue to evolve as new information comes to light. If you think you can help fill any of the gaps, please use our Contact Us page to get in touch with Malcolm.

May 28, 2019

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

May 25, 2019

Hundreds of submariners have taken part in a march on Anglesey to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

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.

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