Some more photos from Agamemnon’s naming ceremony.
Marking this milestone in the vessel’s construction, the submarine’s sponsor, Lady Sedwill named the submarine in the traditional way by breaking a bottle on her bow.
#RoyalNavy #Agamemnon

The Royal Navy sixth Astute Class attack submarine has been formally named.
Agamemnon was named in a traditional ceremony at @BAESystemsMaritime shipyard in Barrow-In-Furness.

The first working submarine was a leather-covered rowboat invented by Cornelis Drebbel in 1620.

Drebbel went on to build two more, with the final one managing to reach depths of 15 feet.

#SubmarineArchive #SubmarineFacts #NavyHistory

At the SDA we’re interested to see what you can bring to the team.

From new ideas to improved ways of working, if you’ve got something to offer apply for a role: ow.ly/MWB850RgXyW

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On this day in 1963 HMS Dreadnought – the UK’s first nuclear-powered submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy 🇬🇧.

She was powered by a pressurised water reactor which enabled her to remain submerged for long periods.

#Dreadnought #CASD #NuclearDeterrent

On this day in 1903 HMS A2, the second of the A-Class submarine class was launched.

The A-class was the Royal Navy’s first class of British-designed submarines and the first class to have a bridge fin.

#OnThisDay

In the early 1960s the US Navy started working with bottlenose dolphins and Californian sea lions to help with mine detection 🐬.

Dolphins are known for being intelligent, sociable mammals and can reach speeds of more than 18 miles an hour.

#FactFriday

The SDA Technical Graduate Scheme is open until 12th May 🗓️.

With 15 places and an annual salary of £28,880, we’re looking for motivated and passionate graduates to become the UK’s engineers or scientists of the future 👊.

Apply: ow.ly/9ePL50Rc6IR

#Graduateengineers

Trafalgar Class submarine HMS Triumph silhouetted against the Middle Eastern sun, 2005 🌅.

#RoyalNavy #Submarine

We’re here with a Dreadnought #FactFriday . At its peak, industry estimate the Dreadnought programme will support around 30,000 jobs.

As highlighted in last week’s DNE Command Paper £31 billion (with a £10 billion contingency) is being invested into the class.

Since 1969 the Royal Navy has maintained the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, the cornerstone of our national security and that of our NATO allies.

At the SDA our mission is clear, to deliver available and capable submarines for the Royal Navy in defence of the nation #1NATO75years

HMS Talent conducting a high line transfer with a Merlin helicopter as HMS Ark Royal passes in the background, 2008.

#SDA #RoyalNavy

The Chief of Defence Nuclear, Maddy McTernan CB, visited Abbey Wood yesterday to meet colleagues from across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) to celebrate recent successes and discuss progress, including the published DNE Command Paper.

Chief of Defence Nuclear Sir Christopher Gardner KBE

#TeamDNE

Hear more about the Project Delivery Graduate Scheme and apply before 31st March👇.

💷 Salary: £27,840
🍁 Starts: Autumn
🗓️ Duration: Two years

You’ll have a dedicated scheme manager to ensure your professional and on-the-job development: ow.ly/j8XP50R26F4

Photos from HMNB Clyde taken earlier this year 📸.

#SDA #RoyalNavy

The UK Prime Minister has announced a #nationalendeavour to secure the future of the UK's defence and civil nuclear industry.

Set out in the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper are a number of investment commitments, including in Barrow-in-Furness👉: ow.ly/WZm450R1mtU