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Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Rokke is using his bottomless reserves to give something back, after overseeing the creation of a £280million superyacht which will be intermittently offered to scientists. The magnificent vessel, named the REV Ocean, stands as the worlds largest of its kind, and comes lavishly furnished with three swimming pools and two helipads. Yet … Read more
Pictured: The incredible 24-person submarine with vast panoramic windows that will take tourists to depths of up to 328ft in air-conditioned comfort The Triton DeepView 24 affords passengers amazing views from the comfort of a 50ft-long interior It has been made by Florida-based Triton Submarines, which made the record-breaking Limiting Factor The Limiting Factor vessel … Read more
Royal Navy nuclear submarine commander John Lewis has been sacked after he organised a barbecue for his crew amid the coronavirus lockdown. Commander Lewis was relieved of his command of HMS Trenchant and will reportedly be assigned other duties after he was placed under ‘administrative investigation’ over concerns about his judgement. The barbecue, which took place … Read more
This is the extraordinary moment the commander of a Royal Navy nuclear submarine is seen rowing with his superiors over a welcome home BBQ for his crew before they were forced into coronavirus quarantine. Commander John Lewis held an impromptu party for the crew from the ‘hunter-killer’ sub HMS Trenchant alongside their boat at Devonport … Read more
Nuclear submarine commander John Lewis ‘argued with his superiors’ in front of crew as he organised a welcome home BBQ and disco for sailors being held in coronavirus isolation Party was held on to dockside after HMS Trenchant arrived back in Devonport Royal Navy submarine crew watched slightly bemused as DJ set played Commanding John … Read more
Nuclear submarine commander is under investigation after crew held BBQ and disco to welcome sailors home… then had to self-isolate due to coronavirus Party was held on to dockside after HMS Trenchant arrived back in Devonport Royal Navy submarine crew watched slightly bemused as DJ set played Commanding officer is being investigated over the incident … Read more
A £1.6billion nuclear-powered submarine dubbed the ‘most capable ever built’ for the Royal Navy has been pictured setting sail for the first time. HMS Audacious, one of seven Astute-class attack subs being built by BAE Systems, departed Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, on Tuesday for its maiden journey. The ultra-advanced warship, said to ‘set a new standard in … Read more
Britain’s Trident nuclear submarine base is in the grip of a Coronavirus scare, MailOnline can reveal. Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, the home of the UK nuclear deterrent in Scotland, has nearly 20 possible cases of infection so far. Servicemen and women reporting Covid-19 symptoms have been isolated in sealed rooms with ‘no entry’ signs … Read more
Researchers have found the resting place of a World War II submarine wreck 11,000 feet below the surface. Named the Stickleback, the vessel sank on May 28, 1958 during a military exercise 19 miles off the coast of Barbers Point, Oahu. It lost power during the drill, which forced it to dart towards the seabed … Read more
Japan welcomes its first submarine powered by lithium-ion batteries into service that provides longer endurance at speeds up to 20 knots while submerged Ouryu is Japan’s first lithium-ion battery powered submarine The vessel was welcome into service last week, but first launched in 2018 It hit speeds of 20 knots while submerged and 13 knots on the … Read more