HMS Renown SSBN (decom.)

 military, nuclear submarine

S26 HMS Renown : Resolution Class SSBN carrying x16 Polaris/Chevaline SLBMs
Hull built by Cammell Laird & Co (Shipbuilders and Engineers) Ltd, Birkenhead
Machinery built Vickers Ltd, Engineering Group, Barrow-in-Furness
Turbines built by English Electric Co Ltd
Ordered May 1963;
Laid down 25 June 1964;
Launched 25 February 1967;
In service December 1968;
Commissioned 15 November 1968;
De-commissioned 1996;
Est. building cost £39,950,000

This Class was designed to carry 16 missiles similar to those used in the contemporary American force. The Resolutions bear a close resemblance to the 'Lafayette' class of the USN. The building time for these boats was about twice the length of time it would have taken to build in America. To get the most out of the boats each boat has two complete crews working alternate patrols. The role of SSBN'S is to remain undetected by being able to run very quietly.

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