November 9, 201015 yr From Defense Aerospace HMS Astute (Source: UK Ministry of Defence; issued Nov. 4, 2010) Various media report that nuclear-powered submarine HMS Astute, which [ran] aground off the Isle of Skye last week was damaged in a collision with a tug which tried to free it. We can confirm HMS Astute was in a minor collision with one of the tugs that assisted in refloating her, following an incident in which she became grounded off the Isle of Skye on 22 October 2010. Damage was assessed at the time and she was deemed fit to proceed under her own power to Faslane. She remains alongside at Faslane whilst investigations into the incident continue. From Defense Aerospace Navy Submarine Undergoing Repairs After Tug Boat Incident (Source: Australian Department of Defence; issued Nov. 9, 2010) The Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux will undergo repairs after an incident involving a civilian tug boat while departing its berth at Fleet Base West in HMAS Stirling. The submarine was carrying out a routine manoeuvre with the tug when the tug crossed over Dechaineux's stern. No one was injured but a subsequent inspection has confirmed repairs are needed. HMAS Dechaineux will undergo repairs over the coming weeks. As a result, HMAS Dechaineux will withdraw from training exercises off the WA coast. HMAS Dechaineux was scheduled to participate in Navy's annual anti-submarine warfare exercise off the Western Australia coast. She will be replaced by HMAS Collins which is currently at sea.
November 9, 201015 yr The wasted billions during the cold war, and all we needed was Theodore http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3..._in_Halifax.jpg
November 13, 201015 yr The wasted billions during the cold war, and all we needed was Theodore http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3..._in_Halifax.jpg Our masterpiece of military hardware, the Astute class submarine, was defeated by the next generation technology called 'The British Coast', this 'coast' is the biggest threat to our sovereignty since the creation of the atom bomb. I hope our government will wisely decided to launch a first strike against this enemy so that the imminent threat to our navy and nation is destroyed and we can live in peace and security once again. HMS Astuteless must be avenged!
November 14, 201015 yr Looks like career of the commander of the Astute could be described in two word: short and exciting?
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