HMS Splendid (S106)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Splendid.
HMS Splendid was a Royal Navy nuclear-powered fleet submarine of the Swiftsure class. From commissioning in 1979 to her decommission in 2004 she took part in many operations involving British forces around the globe.
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HMS Splendid pictured off HMNB Clyde in March 1995 | |
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Name | HMS Splendid (ex Severn) |
Operator | Royal Navy |
Ordered | 26 May 1976 |
Builder | Vickers |
Laid down | 23 November 1977 |
Launched | 5 October 1979 |
Commissioned | 21 March 1981 |
Decommissioned | 2004 |
Motto | Splendidly Audacious |
Status | Awaiting Disposal |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | Swiftsure-class submarine |
Displacement | 4,900 tonnes (dived) |
Length | 82.9 m (272 ft 0 in) |
Beam | 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) |
Draught | 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in) |
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Speed | In excess of 20 knots (37 km/h), dived |
Complement | 116 officers and men |
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