King Charles commissions new nuclear submarine with ties to Britain’s heroic past

King Charles commissions new nuclear submarine with ties to Britain’s heroic past

King Charles III travelled to Barrow-in-Furness on Monday to formally commission the Royal Navy's latest nuclear-powered attack submarine and bestow a historic royal designation upon the Cumbrian town.The monarch read the Commissioning Warrant for HMS Agamemnon, the sixth vessel in the Astute-class fleet, during a ceremony at BAE Systems' shipyard.His Majesty also visited the town hall to officially confer royal port status upon Barrow, acknowle…

Sixth Astute submarine commissioned | The Australian Naval Institute

The King has officially commissioned HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class attack submarine, during a ceremony at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, UK Defence Journal reports. Once operational, the submarine will join her five Astute-class sisters at HM Naval Base Clyde. Capable of deploying Spearfish torpedoes against enemy submarines and surface ships, as well as […]

King welcomes UK's newest submarine - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

His Majesty also visited Barrow Town Hall to bestow Royal Port status on the town in honour of its 120-year history as the home of UK submarine construction His Majesty King Charles III has visited BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness to welcome the country’s newest attack submarine into the Royal Navy. During the ceremony, HMS Agamemnon – named after a mythical ancient Greek king – became the sixth of the seven Astute class boats that will be commi…

Royal Navy: HMS Agamemnon commissioned as work begins on final Dreadnought-class submarine

In a rare break from naval tradition, the King read the commissioning warrant himself, declaring the submarine ready for service. A service of blessing was led by the Chaplain of the Fleet Reverend Doctor Mark Davidson, alongside Agamemnon’s commanding officer, Commander David ‘Bing’ Crosby. Defence Secretary John Healey, First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins and BAE Systems Chief Executive Charles Woodburn addressed the audience before His Ma…

King commissions Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine

His Majesty King Charles has officially commissioned HMS Agamemnon, the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute-class attack submarine, during a ceremony at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard. Around 500 guests, including senior politicians, naval leaders, industry executives and families of the crew, attended the commissioning. The ceremony included addresses from Defence Secretary John Healey, First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, and BAE Systems ch…