HMS sub heads south

Lord Justice · 02-05-12, 07:54 PM

Can anyone clarify

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://w...4yjTOFXDMxfsvw

TarJak · 02-05-12, 11:09 PM

What do you want clarified?

nikimcbee · 02-06-12, 01:00 AM

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What do you want clarified?

Will the UK really unleash Steed?

TarJak · 02-06-12, 05:52 AM

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Will the UK really unleash Steed?

No he is their secret weapon, only to be used in case of all out war.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-06-12, 08:16 AM

Do you mean this bit?

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Reports that Britian was sending a nuclear sub to the South *Atlantic raised tensions in the region yesterday.

If it is, then just like Daring, it'll be 'it's turn' and nothing provocative.

BossMark · 02-06-12, 08:34 AM

Have we still got any subs after all the Tory cuts???

Oberon · 02-06-12, 08:44 AM

A couple I think.

Tireless and Turbulent have been on similar patrols so it could be either. It's a show of muscle, yes, but nothing more.

Marcantilan · 02-06-12, 08:51 AM

In fact, a Royal Navy sub was deployed to the South Atlantic roughly every year, and was on station 2 or 3 months.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, only when The Sun needs a headline its presence is disclosed.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-06-12, 09:01 AM

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In fact, a Royal Navy sub was deployed to the South Atlantic roughly every year, and was on station 2 or 3 months.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, only when The Sun needs a headline its presence is disclosed.

And there is no guarantee that the South Atlantic is either it's current, or future destination - After 9/11 a RN sub pitched up at Salalah Port, the guys on board last knew they were off the Eastern coast of Canada.

Lord Justice · 02-06-12, 09:41 AM

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And there is no guarantee that the South Atlantic is either it's current, or future destination -

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but with such a deterrent lurking, I ought not rule anything out.

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Originally Posted by Marcantilan

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, only when The Sun needs a headline its presence is disclosed.

If indeed it is, a frown is the severest punishment the area will need, if to be had.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-06-12, 09:51 AM

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... a frown is the severest punishment the area will need, if to be had.

I think most of us are frowning at the current embargo on S.A. ports to our vessels linked to the Islands - and it's not worked

Lord Justice · 02-06-12, 10:12 AM

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I think most of us are frowning at the current embargo on S.A. ports to our vessels linked to the Islands - and it's not worked

Through time and events, perhaps I will acquaint you my true opinions, for the present I shall flatter, if only to avoid the character of turbulent or passive.

Marcantilan · 02-06-12, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

And there is no guarantee that the South Atlantic is either it's current, or future destination - After 9/11 a RN sub pitched up at Salalah Port, the guys on board last knew they were off the Eastern coast of Canada.

Submarines could be everywhere, everytime. Or, at least, your foe must assume that. However, most of the times someone inside UK government revealed that a sub was on its way south, or already there, he was not lying.

Remember that, back in 2010, when the drilling started and Argentina protested, The Sun published that a sub was moving to the islands. And, voilá, a couple of months later HMS Sceptre surfaced in Simonstown Naval Base (South Africa)

Regards!

Jimbuna · 02-06-12, 12:35 PM

The story is almost two days old and my informant advises there is already a T Class on station....this will be a further one.

Lots of potential oil and minerals under that sea in need of protection ya know

Lord Justice · 02-06-12, 02:36 PM

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Lots of potential oil and minerals under that sea in need of protection ya know

I am pleased to see that you yet keep your ground, it cannot fail to bring about all good things.

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Marcantilan Weps Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 374 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	In fact, a Royal Navy sub was deployed to the South Atlantic roughly every year, and was on station 2 or 3 months. Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, only when The Sun needs a headline its presence is disclosed. __________________ Ultima Ratio Regis

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,531 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The story is almost two days old and my informant advises there is already a T Class on station....this will be a further one. Lots of potential oil and minerals under that sea in need of protection ya know __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	What do you want clarified?

02-06-12, 08:44 AM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	A couple I think. Tireless and Turbulent have been on similar patrols so it could be either. It's a show of muscle, yes, but nothing more.