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Thursday, November 01, 2007

UK Astute Submarine Takes First Underwater Tests

The Royal Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear submarine, ASTUTE, is taking her first dive for an underwater test of her systems.

The 'Trim and Basin Dive' is taking place in Devonshire Dock, Barrow, over two days, and involves submerging ASTUTE in a dive hole large enough for the 100M-long, 7400 tonne boat.

The dive is the first time that the submarine has been fully submerged, and provides the opportunity to test the submarine's underwater stability and systems.

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