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	HMS SUPERB - Find Friends from HMS SUPERB at Forces Reunited
		William Empson was at HMS Superb between 1936 and 1961.
		Louis Samuel was at HMS Superb between 1981 and 1991.
		Charles Steadman was at HMS Superb between 1949 and 1958.
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/HMSNames/HMS-Superb.html (1071 words)

	Defence Internet \| Defence News \| Superb submarine returns to Clyde Naval Base (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		HMS Superb, a Swiftsure-class attack submarine, steamed back into Scottish waters having clocked up 26,000 miles in support of UK operations in the Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
		Her specific role was to help protect the Royal Navy ships involved in the operation, by using her sensors to watch for any surface or aerial threat to the UK naval force.
		Upon returning to Clyde HMS Superb first headed to the Royal Navy Armament Depot at Coulport to offload her weapons, before moving round to the Faslane navy base.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/SuperbSubmarineReturnsToClydeNavalBase.htm (464 words)

	Tri-ang Minic Ships - HMS Superb
		The models of HMS Swiftsure and HMS Superb were identical distinguished only by the model number and name marked on the underside.
		HMS Superb was the first of the Group 2 ships to commission in the Royal Navy two of the remaining vessels, HMS Tiger and HMS Hawke, being cancelled in March 1946 and the other three vessels, HMS Defense, HMS Bellerophon and HMS Blake, being laid up prior to completion.
		HMS Superb was not completed in time to see any action during World War II and spent most of her operational life as a squadron flagship in the West Indies, East Indies and Home Fleet.
	www.triangminicships.com /classic_edition/navy/superb.htm (402 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| UK subs' role in the strikes
		Royal Navy submarines HMS Triumph, HMS Trafalgar and HMS Superb were involved in the first wave of attacks against Afghanistan.
		HMS Superb - Navy number S109 - is the oldest, launched in 1974.
		HMS Trafalgar - S107 - was launched in 1983.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1586678.stm (719 words)

	Astute attack submarine
		HMS Dreadnought was a fully operational attack submarine and served for 20 years from 1963 before being decommissioned in 1983 and placed in store.
		In the former category are HMS Splendid, to be retired in 2003, HMS Sovereign, to go in 2005, HMS Spartan in 2006, HMS Superb in 2007 and HMS Sceptre in 2008.
		HMS Astute is 97m long and displaces 7,200 tonnes, powered by a Rolls-Royce PWR-2 nuclear reactor, the vessel has an endurance of eight to nine years and a maximum submerged speed of 32kts.
	www.global-defence.com /2003/astute_03.htm (1519 words)

	Research Collections Information Service Sheets at the Royal Naval Museum
		In 1722, Byng passed his Lieutenant's examination at the age of 18 but he continued as an able seaman on HMS Dover and HMS Solebay until 1724, when he was appointed as a Second Lieutenant to HMS Superb, the first ship he had served on.
		Hoisting his flag on HMS Ramillies, Byng was surprised to find that nine of his thirteen ships were desperately short of men but the Admiralty refused to allow him to enlist men from the other ships in the harbour.
		Byng was moved from confinement on HMS Antelope to HMS Royal Anne in Portsmouth Harbour and then on to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich.
	www.royalnavalmuseum.org /info_sheets_john_byng.htm (1718 words)

	HMS Superb (1875) - Avoo - Ask Us A Question - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		HMS Superb was designed by Sir Edward Reed for the Turkish Navy, and was built in Britain by Thames Ironworks under the name of Hamidieh.
		Together with the two ships of the Belleisle class and HMS Neptune, she was compulsorally purchased by the British Government at the time of the Russian war scare of 1878.
		Although Superb was intended to be able to proceed under sail, and was barque-rigged to this end, it was found that she was unmanageable without power, so no sailing statistics were ever elicited.
	www.sanpablocaus.com /profile/HMS_Superb_(1875) (601 words)

	South American Station 1950-51
		HMS Superb was the Flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Symonds-Tayler, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.C., Commander-in-Chief, America and West Indies Station, and initially commanded by Captain Yendell, who was also Chief of Staff.
		Although HMS Superb was prepared at all times for any emergency, this commission was essentially a series of goodwill visits - an opportunity to 'show the flag'.
		I was transferred to HMS Bigbury Bay to fix problems with her 293 Radar which was out of action.
	www.apsx78.dsl.pipex.com /america5051/americacruise5051.htm (3369 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| Key role for UK armed forces
		Three nuclear submarines - HMS Trafalgar, HMS Triumph and HMS Superb - took part but the Ministry of Defence will not specify which vessel launched cruise missiles against targets in Afghanistan from the Indian Ocean.
		HMS Superb does not carry cruise missiles and would have been involved in an auxiliary capacity.
		HMS Trafalgar and HMS Superb are both armed with Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1584765.stm (637 words)

	HMS Superb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The second Superb was 60 gun 4th rate that was launched in 1736 and broken up in 1757.
		The sixth Superb was a battleship that was launched in 1875.
		The eighth Superb was a light cruiser, launched in 1943 and sold in 1960.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Superb (271 words)

	HMS Warrior - Weddings on Board - Page 1 of 7
		HMS Warrior 1860 is becoming increasingly popular as a wedding venue so an early reservation is strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends.
		In view of the historic nature and construction of HMS Warrior 1860 smoking is not allowed on board.
		Photography is permitted in the Captain's cabin on the Half Deck and on the Upper and Main Decks at no extra charge provided it is for personal use only.
	www.hmswarrior.org /wed1.htm (209 words)

	More Battleships
		HMS Prince of Wales is shown firing on the Bismarck and in the background a huge fl cloud is all that is left of HMS Hood.
		HMS Repulse departing Singapore as part of force Z with HMS Vampire off her port bow and HMS Prince of Wales in the distance.
		HMS Rodney was launched in 1925, like her sister ship the Nelson, Rodney saw action in many theatres, scoring the first hit on the Bismarck among other memorable exploits.
	www.rna-carmarthen.org.uk /gallery/photo_gallery6.htm (707 words)

	HMS Royal Oak great value naval art prints
		HMS Royal Oak was built at Devonport Dockyard laid down on the 15th January 1914 and launched 17th November 1914.
		Here HMS Royal oak is seen leading HMS Superb and HMS Canada as part of the 4th battle squadron at around 7pm on the 31st of May 1916.
		HMS Repulse is passing the line on the left of the picture Print release date August 1st 2004.
	www.naval-art.com /hms_royal_oak.htm (1100 words)

	HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy - July 05 Newsletter
		Lillian Cunningham of HMS’ housekeeping staff, Paula Jordan, a cook and member of the dietary staff, and Joe Nally, physical therapy aide, were recognized for their commitment and received tee shirts mapping their achievement.
		HMS could provide a beginning, but the bottom line is that no one can find a place for my daughter better than I can.
		HMS is grateful to him and to the many volunteers—of all ages—who generously give of their time.
	www.hmsschool.org /hms_school_news_July_05.htm (2404 words)

	The Royal Navy - Nuclear Submarines
		HMS Dreadnought shown above was the result in 1960.
		A missile platform was also required for an effective deterrent during the cold war and in September 1966 HMS Resolution was launched, Britains's first SSBN or missile carrying nuclear powered submarine.
		The first, HMS Trafalgar (S 107), was commisioned in 1983 and as usual the class was named after the first of the type.
	www.bosun.net /page11.html (1050 words)

	Naval Officers Killed
		Both of HM Ship "Iris" who were killed by the natives of Tana on the 1st July 1858 whilst on service on shore.
		In memory of Capt. John McNeill Boyd, of HMS Ajax, who with five of his brave sailors perished at Kingstown, Ireland, in a gallant attempt to rescue from destruction the crews of two vessels, driven on the rocks by the hurricane of the 9th of Feb 1861.
		HMS Tauranga formerly of this parish who fell in the service of his country whilst in command of a landing party of British and American seamen in an engagement near Apai in the island of Samoa on April 1st 1899."
	members.tripod.com /~Glosters/Taf.htm (3753 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Navy - n3a2 - Fleet Submarines (SSN) - Swiftsure Class - Trafalgar Class - Astute Class
		HMS Splendid began a six-month Capability Upgrade Period (CUP) in October 1997, designed to allow the submarine to operate the Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile.
		HMS Splendid took part in operations against Kosovo during April and May 1999.
		During some extremely bad weather, HMS Splendid was the only European Unit available to contribute to the attack element of the campaign.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /navy/listings/l0011.html (972 words)

	Mavi Boncuk: I take Agamemnon for 500 please...
		Come to think of it...The armistice was concluded on board HMS Agamemnon at the port of Mudros, Lemnos, on October 30, 1918.
		H.M.S. Agamemnon, a 64 gun ship of the line, was designed by the famous Naval Architect Sir Thomas Slade.
		The armistice was concluded on board HMS Agamemnon at the port of Mudros, Lemnos, on October 30, 1918.
	maviboncuk.blogspot.com /2004/05/i-take-agamemnon-for-500-please.html (653 words)

	Navy News - News Desk - News - Home and away over Christmas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Triumph's flag was emblazoned with two crossed Tomahawks to indicate her opening missiles salvos in the war against terrorism, while Superb's flag had a dagger, for force protection, a bee for her nickname - the Super B - and two communications flashes.
		The Minister also travelled to Portsmouth to see destroyer HMS Nottingham home from Operation Veritas, while also back from operations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and beyond were Type 22 frigate HMS Chatham - flagship of NATO's Standing Naval Force Mediterranean - and Type 23 frigates HMS Northumberland and HMS Marlborough.
		Included in that number are aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, now configured as a helicopter carrier, assault ship HMS Fearless, destroyer HMS Southampton, Type 22 frigate HMS Cornwall, tankers RFA Brambleleaf and RFA Oakleaf, supply ships RFA Fort George and Fort Rosalie, landing ships RFA Sir Percivale and Sir Tristram and forward support ship RFA Diligence.
	www.navynews.co.uk /articles/2001/0112/0001122402.asp (410 words)

	Trafalgar 200 - Ship Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		HMS Montrose is a Type 23 Frigate; she was launched at Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd in Glasgow on 31st July 1992 and was accepted formally in to the Royal Navy at a commissioning ceremony on 2 June 1994.
		His Fleet time was spent in HMS Plover in the Hong Kong Squadron, and then HMS Charybdis in home waters, before volunteering for service in submarines.
		From 1987 until 1994 he served in a variety of conventional and nuclear submarines that included appointments as Navigating Officer of HMS Sovereign, and Sonar Officer of both HMS Renown and HMS Superb.
	www.trafalgar200.com /tallships_details/montrose.html (527 words)

	HMS Temeraire 1876
		HMS Temeraire was a battery ship with the usual arrangement of having two 11 inch MLR Guns, this were situated in barbettes on her upper deck.
		HMS Temeraire was the only ship to have this arrangement of gun as it was expensive and very heavy.
		In 1882 HMS Temeraire participated in the Bombardment of Alexandria.
	www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk /hms_temeraire_1876.htm (602 words)

	British Navy Ships--HMS Vanguard (Battleship, 1910-1917)
		She participated in the Battle of Jutland, at the end of May 1916, as part of the 4th Battle Squadron.
		While anchored at Scapa Flow on 9 July 1917, HMS Vanguard was destroyed by an accidental ammunition explosion, with the loss of more than 800 lives.
		HMS Colossus and HMS Hercules are 3rd & 4th from left.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-fornv/uk/uksh-v/vangrd10.htm (319 words)

	Swiftsure Class Central battery Ironclads
		HMS Switsure was laid down on the 31st August 1868 and launched 15th June 1870.
		In march 1882 HMS Swiftsure went to the Pacific to relieve HMS Triumph as Flagship.
		She was relieved by her sister ship HMS Swiftsure in October.
	www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk /swiftsure_class2.htm (735 words)

	Napoleonic Naval Battle played by Jackson Gamers
		In the company of the flagship, HMS Royal Sovereign, and other ships of the pursuit squadron, we engaged an ill-led French force of some six sail of the line.
		Assisting the flag, HMS Superb engaged the French Sans Pareil with a devastating broadside, raking her stern to bow and causing her to strike her colors.
		HMS Superb's crew performed admirably throughout the engagement and suffered no casualties from the abysmal French gun fire.
	www.angelfire.com /games3/jacksongamer/woodships02.htm (750 words)

	RN Photos
		HM King George V inspects officers of the Harwich Force
		Her sister HMS Caroline remains in Belfast, and is the last veteran of the Battle of Jutland still afloat!
		HMS Canterbury leading the cruisers on entering the Dardanelles and flying the silk Ensign presented by the people of Canterbury
	www.gwpda.org /naval/w0200000.htm (656 words)

	HMS San Jose, Parque Natural Cabo de Gata, Costa de Almeria, Andalucia, Spain, Property sales Specialists, Malaga to ...
		HMS San Jose, Parque Natural Cabo de Gata, Costa de Almeria, Andalucia, Spain, Property sales Specialists, Malaga to Alicante, thousands of choices, Car rentals Any Spanish Airport best Prices
		San José has superb beaches, a small marina and a good selection of bars and restaurants.
		An unmade road leads from the village to the Cabo de Gata lighthouse, passing a number of superb beaches and coves where you can swim or sunbathe undisturbed.
	www.hms-spain.com /en/san_jose/index.html (381 words)

	Navy Matters \| Editorial 20 August 2004
		The 8 year old HMS Grafton is up for sale, Chile is a likely destination.
		The RN is becoming a fleet of middle aged or old warships, only the decommissioning of old warships is keeping the mean age from growing too rapidly.
		Until the new carriers are order, many senior officials in the Army and RAF will continue to question their need and see cancellation as the best palliative to the MOD’s continuous budget crisis.
	navy-matters.beedall.com /ed200804.htm (1339 words)

	hms audacious
		As part of an impressive fleet in line ahead she was preparing to engage in target practice with her 13.5inch guns Sea conditions on the 27th Oct 1914 were considered rough and it didn't take long for the battleship to fill with water.
		The destroyer HMS Fury succeeded in attaching a cable between the Audacious and Olympic, and at 2.00 p.m.
		All enquiries about the ship itself were ignored and in the meantime Captain Dampier of the Audacious assumed command of the battleship HMS Superb, while his crew were transferred to the newly commissioned battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth.
	www.deepimage.co.uk /wrecks/audacious/audaciouswreckpage1.htm (1686 words)

	HMS Lion
		HMS Iron Duke (Flagship), HMS Agincourt, HMS Colossus, HMS Hercules, HMS Marlborough, HMS Neptune, HMS Revenge, HMS St. Vincent.
		HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland by Ivan Berryman.
		HMS Lion with her sister ship HMS Princess Royal are shown firing on the German High Seas Fleet which can be seen in the distance during the Battle of Jutland.
	www.military-art.com /dhm1002.htm (885 words)

	HMS Superb : Swiftsure Class : Fleet Submarines (SSN) : Submarine Service : Operations and Support : Royal Navy
		HMS Superb is the third of the Swiftsure Class Submarines and was launched by Lady Williams at Barrow in Furness in 1976.
		Having served with distinction throughout the Cold War, Superb's recent tasking has reflected the change in world affairs, being deployed in support of Operations off Afghanistan in 2001.
		Currently emerging from an extended period of maintenance Superb is looking forward to deploying once again in 2007.
	www.royal-navy.mod.uk /server/show/nav.00h001003002002004 (104 words)

	Should You Take Vitamins & Minerals (HMS Monitor Report) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Anyone who is in perfect health and eats a well-balanced diet gets all the vitamins and minerals he needs from the food he eats.
		Although HMS Royal Formula provides a balanced formulation of all the vitamins and minerals you need for the healthiest of lifestyles, if you have a particular problem you may want to add additional amounts of a specific vitamin or mineral on a short term basis as a specific therapy or treatment.
		Temporary short term discomfort such as stomachaches, bloating, gas, or loose stools, may develop as your body’s cleansing system discovers it has the necessary nutrients to begin “cleaning house.” These mildly uncomfortable conditions are usually of short duration, but are part of the cleansing and rebuilding process necessary for optimum health.
	www.hmscrown.com /vitamin_monitor.htm (1881 words)

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