Ship Record

HMS Artful (S121)

Learn about HMS Artful (S121)

an Astute-class submarine.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Artful
Type: Submarine
Class: Astute-class submarine
Pennant Number: S121
Launched: 2014
Built at: BAE Systems Barrow
Commissioned: 2016
Armament: Tomahawk missiles and torpedoes
Propulsion: Nuclear propulsion
Role: Attack submarine
Notable for: Modern submarine operations
Fate: Active
Status: In service