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Friday, December 17, 2010
Ambush Proudly Named At Ceremony
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom: Today is a proud day for the Royal Navy and BAE Systems as the second Astute class submarine, Ambush, was formally named in front of more than 2,000 people.
Ambush Commander Peter Green said "Ambush is fuelled for life and is a significant step forward from the previous class of submarines. This is a hugely proud day for me and the Royal Navy."
BAE Systems staff and guests gathered in the giant Devonshire Dock Hall to see Ambush sponsor, Lady Anne Soar, the wife of Commander-in-Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, name the boat and release the customary bottle of champagne onto the submarine’s bow. The submarine was then blessed by shipyard Chaplain, the Reverend Sheila Hughes.
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