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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Nuclear sub forced to abandon trials as defect found

HMS Astute |HMS Ambush – which was handed over to the Royal Navy just last month – was towed back to the Faslane naval base near Helensburgh after coming to an unexpected halt in the middle of Gare Loch on Wednesday.

The £1.6 billion sub, right, was seen to be in difficulties by anti-nuclear campaigners from the Faslane Peace Camp. Crew members were seen standing on top of the vessel, which was venting steam and surrounded by three tugs.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that the submarine experienced a problem, but declined to give specific details.

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