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Grave captaining errors caused the #OceanLiner #SSUtopia, an immigrant carrier built in 1874, to strike the ram of the warship #HMSAnson near #Gibraltar on #ThisDayInHistory in 1891. It sank within 20 minutes, killing 562 of 880 aboard, having failed to launch lifeboats in time.

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ℹ After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the #RoyalNavy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting hard work behind the scenes to get boats to sea

Currently, the Astute-class #HMSAnson and the Trafalgar-class #HMSTriumph are both at sea, following #HMSAstute’s recent return to #Faslane after completing Exercise #StrikeWarrior

This renewed presence is a promising sign of the #RoyalNavy’s commitment ⤵

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-british-nuclear-attack-submarines-now-at-sea/ #News

Multiple British nuclear attack submarines now at sea

After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting hard work behind the scenes to get boats to sea.

UK Defence Journal