Ship Record

HMS Swiftsure (S126)

Learn about HMS Swiftsure (S126) in Royal Navy history.

HMS Swiftsure was a Royal Navy submarine of the swiftsure-class submarine.

Service History

HMS Swiftsure served primarily in attack submarine duties and is noted for lead boat of her class.

Historical Significance

HMS Swiftsure forms part of the history of British submarine and the evolution of swiftsure-class submarine.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Swiftsure
Launch Year: 1971
Type: Submarine
Class: Swiftsure-class submarine
Pennant Number: S126
Launched: 1971
Built at: Vickers
Commissioned: 1973
Armament: Torpedoes
Propulsion: Nuclear propulsion
Role: Attack submarine
Notable for: Lead boat of her class
Fate: Decommissioned 1992
Status: Decommissioned

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HMS Swiftsure (1903) – Swiftsure-class battleship