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	HMS Superb (S109) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The HMS Superb (S109) is a nuclear powered submarine of the Swiftsure class serving in the Royal Navy.
		HMS Superb was launched on February 17, 1973 at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
		During the Falklands War, Superb was spotted sailing from Gibraltar, which promoted press speculation that she was sailing to the South Atlantic to enforce a maritime exclusion zone.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Superb_(S109) (322 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 fifth Superb was an 80 gun 4th rate, launched in 1842, lasting until 1869.
		The sixth Superb was a battleship that was launched in 1875.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Superb (248 words)

	HMS Superb (S109): Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The HMS Superb (S109) is a nuclear powered submarine (submarine: A submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes) of the Swiftsure class (Swiftsure class: more facts about this subject) serving in the Royal Navy (Royal Navy: the royal navy of the united kingdom is the "senior service" of the armed services, being...
		HMS Superb was launched on February 17, 1973 at Barrow-in-Furness (Barrow-in-Furness: barrow-in-furness is a town in the administrative county of cumbria, and the traditional...
		She was the first British submarine to visit the Arctic Ocean (Arctic Ocean: Ice covered waters surrounding the North Pole; mostly covered with solid ice or with ice floes and icebergs) and sail under the polar ice caps.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/hms_superb_s1092 (327 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, one of those involved on Sunday, is the latest Royal Navy sub to get the weapon.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1586678.stm (719 words)

	PoliceSpecials.com Forum > HMS Invincible paid off
		The fifth HMS Illustrious (R06) is an Invincible-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, affectionately known as Lusty to her crew.
		HMS Ark Royal (R07), the last Invincible-class aircraft carrier, is the fifth ship of the Royal Navy named in honour of the flagship of the English fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.
		HMS Example (P165), an Archer class fast patrol boat - at HMS Calliope - Gateshead - River Tyne - England - by and copyright Tagishsimon 14th August 2004 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version.
	www.policespecials.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t26767.html (6336 words)

	ScienceDaily: Hms superb s109 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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	Naval Technology - Submarines Image Gallery
		HMS Vigilant test fired a UK Trident II D5 missile as part of her DSO.
		The larger Oscar II submarines were built between 1985 and 1999 at the Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk.
		HMS Talent (Trafalgar Batch 1) was launched in 1988.
	www.naval-technology.com /projects/submarines_gallery.html (1471 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 (762 words)

	iqexpand.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It originally contained six boats, but HMS Swiftsure was decommissioned in 1992 due to damage suffered to the pressure hull during trials.
		HMS Splendid followed in 2004 due to defence cuts meaning a reduction in the RN SSN fleet.
		The first live missiles were fired from Swiftsure Class submarine, HMS Splendid, at a test range off the Californian coast.
	swiftsure_class_submarine.iqexpand.com (382 words)

	Warships Magazine - WEB SPECIAL - Attack on America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The British task force is headed by the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (R06) while ashore there are substantial elements of the British Army and RAF.
		Heading the UK’s Amphibious Ready Group is the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean (L12), with embarked FAA, Royal Marines, Army and RAF helicopters.
		The two SSNs are the Swiftsure Class boat HMS Superb (S109) and the Trafalgar Class vessel HMS Trafalgar (S107), the latter being Tomahawk-equipped.
	www.warshipsifr.com /pages/terrorism_special.html (1283 words)

	Clyde Submarine Celeberations
		It would seem that those who tried to book after the closing date and were told in good faith at the time that tickets would be available on the day.
		In between I squeezed a visit to HMS Monmouth (F235) which was anchored of Helensburgh Pier tendering duties being performed by Oban (A283) for the general public and Omagh (A284) for the VIP's.
		A number of the scheduled visitors failed to appear perhaps the most notable being HMCS Windsor (SSK 878) formerly HMS Unicorn which I understand broke down en route and is currently alongside at Campbletown.
	www.btinternet.com /~warship/News/may013.htm (417 words)

	Overview Of The Royal Navy
		The surface fleets of escorts are a visible sign to any potential enemy, and capable to conduct anti air warfare, anti surface warfare and anti submarine warfare these are powerful units.
		A large helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and the landing platform docks HMS Fearless and HMS Intrepid provide the amphibious capability.
		HM Ships Kent (F78), Portland (F79), Grafton (F80), Sutherland (F81), Somerset (F82), St. Albans (F83), Lancaster (F229 ex F232), Norfolk (F230), Argyll (F231), Marlbrough (F233), Iron Duke (F234), Monmouth (F235), Montrose (F236), Westminster (F237), Northumberland (F238) and Richmond (F239)
	www.royalnavy.20m.com /overview.htm (419 words)

	HMS B1: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		HMS B1 [Category: 'HMS B1' facts and description]
		HMS B1 was the lead ship of the Royal Navy (Royal Navy: the royal navy of the united kingdom is the "senior service" of the armed services, being...
		She was sold for scrap in May 1921.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/hms_b12 (219 words)

	Swiftsure Class Submarines
		These submarines were launched during the 1970's and the class consists of HMS Swiftsure, HMS Sovereign, HMS Superb, HMS Sceptre, HMS Spartan and HMS Splendid.
		HMS Sceptre entering the Gareloch on approach to Faslane Naval Base, Scotland, 14th November 2004.
		The Nimrod has just completed simulated depth charge attacks on the fleet submarine HMS Spartan and is returning to Kinloss for breakfast.
	www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk /swiftsure_class1.htm (586 words)

	Royal Navy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		HMS: Queen Elizabeth II (R10), Duke of Edinburgh (R11), Prince of Wales (R12)
		HMS: Norfolk (F230), Argyll (F231), Lancaster (F229), Marlborough (F233), Iron Duke (F234), Monmouth (F235), Montrose (F236), Westminster (F237), Northumberland (F238), Richmond (F239), Somerset (F240), Grafton (F241), Sutherland (F242), Kent (F243), Portland (F244), St. Albans (F245)
		HMS: Sheffield (F96), Cornwall (F99), Campbeltown (F86), Cumberland (F85), Chatham (F87)
	www.twilightarmouries.ca /Organizations/Countries/UK/RoyalNavy.htm (123 words)

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