The HMS Triumph, the latest Nuclear attack submarine of the Trafalgar class, was officially disabled after 34 years of service, marking the end of an era for the British royal navy.
Built between 1983 and 1991, the seven T-Gatats were essential during the Cold War, protecting the British nuclear fleet and performing confidential missions. Equipped with Spearfish and Tomahawk missile torpedoes, these 85 meters and 5,300 tons submarines also participated in conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya, consolidating their reputation as versatile and lethal platforms.
+Ukraine terrestrial drone travels 32 km and saved wounded soldier at risk of death
+Video: Russia puts children in factories to increase drone production against Ukraine
With the entry into service of the more modern Astute class, the T-Boats were gradually replaced. HMS Agamemnon and the future HMS Achilles will assume the functions of former submarines, while the United Kingdom already plans a new generation of 12 nuclear submarines under the SSN-Aukus program in partnership with US and Australia.
The disassembly of T-Boats has begun, following a complex process due to the use of nuclear reactors.
Despite retirees, Trafalgar’s submarines leave a legacy of four decades of secret operations and fighting. As summarized by Captain Dave Burrell, class veteran, “They were absolutely brilliant submarines“.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: x @royalnavy | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
Farewell old friend!
With her special decommissioning pennant flying, the last of the #RoyalNavy’s Trafalgar-class attack submarines, HMS Triumph, has arrived home in Plymouth. The boat served for close to 34 years on operations around the globe. pic.twitter.com/KCHDpQ3Lem
— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) December 12, 2024
