HMS Artful (S-121)

Herr-Berbunch · 09-20-13, 03:57 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24171559

A brief look around some parts of the RN's latest sub, HMS Artful, due to be officially named later today. The third of seven due in the Astute class.

BAE Systems link

But it looks like the launch will be postponed - Guardian link

Jimbuna · 09-20-13, 11:51 AM

IIRC the final (seventh) vessel will be called Ajax.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-20-13, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

IIRC the final (seventh) vessel will be called Ajax.

Any more and they'll be Cif/Jiff, Shake 'n' Vac, and Persil.

Jimbuna · 09-20-13, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Any more and they'll be Cif/Jiff, Shake 'n' Vac, and Persil.

Not as bad as Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Bashful, and Doc.

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