Ship Record

HMS Astute (S119)

Explore HMS Astute, a modern Royal Navy nuclear submarine.

HMS Astute is the lead boat of the Astute-class and represents the latest generation of British nuclear-powered attack submarines.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Astute
Type: Submarine
Class: Astute-class submarine
Pennant Number: S119
Launched: 2007
Built at: BAE Systems Barrow
Commissioned: 2010
Armament: Tomahawk missiles and torpedoes
Propulsion: Nuclear propulsion
Role: Attack submarine
Notable for: Modern SSN operations
Fate: Active
Status: In service