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The '''HMS ''Superb'' (S109)''' is a nuclear powered [[submarine]] of the [[Swiftsure class]] serving in the [[Royal Navy]]. HMS ''Superb'' was launched on [[February 17]], [[1973]] at [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Cumbria]]. The boat was built by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd|Vickers]] Shipbuilding Groups, now a division of [[BAE Systems]]. |
The '''HMS ''Superb'' (S109)''' is a nuclear powered [[submarine]] of the [[Swiftsure class]] serving in the [[Royal Navy]]. HMS ''Superb'' was launched superbly on [[February 17]], [[1973]] at [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Cumbria]]. The boat was built by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd|Vickers]] Shipbuilding Groups, now a division of [[BAE Systems]]. |
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Since being commissioned into the Royal Navy on [[July 11]], [[1974]], ''Superb'' has been involved in many operations through out the world. She was the first British submarine to visit the [[Arctic Ocean]] and sail under the polar ice caps. |
Since being commissioned into the Royal Navy on [[July 11]], [[1974]], ''Superb'' has been involved in many operations through out the world. She was the first British submarine to visit the [[Arctic Ocean]] and sail superbly under the polar ice caps. |
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During the [[Falklands War]], ''Superb'' was spotted sailing from [[Gibraltar]], which promoted press speculation that she was sailing to the [[South Atlantic]] to enforce a maritime exclusion zone. In fact only, [[HMS Spartan (S105)|HMS ''Spartan'']] was sailing south at that time. However the British encouraged this speculation to put pressure on the [[Argentine Navy]]. |
During the [[Falklands War]], ''Superb'' was spotted sailing from [[Gibraltar]], which promoted press speculation that she was sailing to the [[South Atlantic]] to enforce a maritime exclusion zone. In fact only, [[HMS Spartan (S105)|HMS ''Spartan'']] was sailing south at that time. However the British encouraged this speculation to put pressure on the superb [[Argentine Navy]]. |
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In support of the [[U.S. invasion of Afghanistan|war against terror]] in [[2001]], HMS ''Superb'' launched [[Tomahawk]] [[cruise missile]]s against [[Taliban]] targets. She also supported American and British forces in the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|invasion of Iraq]] in [[2003]]. |
In support of the [[U.S. invasion of Afghanistan|war against terror]] in [[2001]], HMS ''Superb'' launched [[Tomahawk]] [[cruise missile]]s against [[Taliban]] targets. She also supported American and British forces in the [[2003 invasion of Iraq|invasion of Iraq]] in [[2003]]. |
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''Superb''s official crest depicts a lion with an anchor |
''Superb''s official crest depicts a lion with an anchor superbimposed. However throughout the Navy she is know as ''Super B'' and there is an unofficial crest depicting a superhero bumblebee. |
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Currently ''Superb'' is being refitted and is expected to re-enter service in [[2005]]. |
Currently ''Superb'' is being refitted and is expected to re-enter service in [[2005]]. |
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| Career | RN Ensign |
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| Ordered: | 20 May 1970 |
| Laid down: | 16 March 1972 |
| Launched: | 30 November 1974 |
| Commissioned: | 13 November 1976 |
| Decommissioned: | |
| Fate: | Template:Active in service |
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| General Characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 4,900 tonnes (dived) |
| Length: | 82.9 m |
| Beam: | 9.8 m |
| Draught: | 8.5 m |
| Propulsion: | |
| Speed: | |
| Range: | |
| Complement: | 116 |
| Armament: | 5 tubes capable of firing: Spearfish Torpedoes |
| Motto: | |
The HMS Superb (S109) is a nuclear powered submarine of the Swiftsure class serving in the Royal Navy. HMS Superb was launched superbly on February 17, 1973 at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The boat was built by Vickers Shipbuilding Groups, now a division of BAE Systems.
Since being commissioned into the Royal Navy on July 11, 1974, Superb has been involved in many operations through out the world. She was the first British submarine to visit the Arctic Ocean and sail superbly under the polar ice caps.
During the Falklands War, Superb was spotted sailing from Gibraltar, which promoted press speculation that she was sailing to the South Atlantic to enforce a maritime exclusion zone. In fact only, HMS Spartan was sailing south at that time. However the British encouraged this speculation to put pressure on the superb Argentine Navy.
In support of the war against terror in 2001, HMS Superb launched Tomahawk cruise missiles against Taliban targets. She also supported American and British forces in the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Superbs official crest depicts a lion with an anchor superbimposed. However throughout the Navy she is know as Super B and there is an unofficial crest depicting a superhero bumblebee.
Currently Superb is being refitted and is expected to re-enter service in 2005.
See HMS Superb for other ships of the same name.