New sub set to take place in RN flotilla

THE next addition to the Royal Navy submarine flotilla to be based at HM Naval Base Clyde was rolled-out yesterday.

Ambush, the latest of the Astute-class vessels, was launched at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness.

The multi-million pound submarine is the latest of the Astute-class vessels which, once in service, will find a home at HM Naval Base Clyde.

The Astute submarines are the largest, most powerful and technologically advanced submarines of their type ever built for the Royal Navy - regarded as one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

Ambush is the 24th nuclear submarine designed and constructed at the Barrow shipyards.

A spokesman for HMNB Clyde, said: "HM Naval Base Clyde, the Home of the UK Submarine Service, will see all the Astute class vessels berthed alongside the remaining Trafalgar class submarines and the Royal Navy's Sandown class mine hunters.

"It is always an exciting time when a new vessel is launched and those working at Faslane are looking forward to welcoming Ambush to her new home."