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Class Submarines. Photographs and history of the Royal Navy
submarines of the Resolution Class, launched 1966 - 1968. Class
includes HMS Resolution, HMS Repulse, HMS Renown and HMS Revenge.
In 1962 it was decided to transfer British
Nuclear deterrent force form the RAF to the Royal navy. After the cancellation
of the Skybolt airborne system. It was planned that 5 Submarines be
built in Britain based on the American Lafayette Submarine class.
These submarines would be armed with the Polaris Missile, Built in the US.
(along with the control system and tubes,.) In 1964 the fifth Submarine
(to be named HMS Ramillies was cancelled.) with the other four being built
at Vickers Armstrong, HMS resolution and HMS Repulse and two being
built at Cammel laird, HMS renown and HMS Revenge
Displacement: 7500 tons / 8500
tons, Crew 143. Speed; 20 Knots / 25 Knots.
Armament: 16 Polaris A- 3 Missiles Six 21 -inch
Torpedo Tubes
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| Resolution |
15th September 1966 |
For Disposal 1994 |
| Repulse |
4th November 1967 |
Extant 1995 |
| Renown |
25th February 1967 |
Extant 1995 |
| Revenge |
15th March 1968 |
For Disposal 1992 |
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HMS Resolution |
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HMS Resolution, October 1967.
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large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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HMS Repulse |
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ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR
SALE. DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.
HMS Repulse
Original Postcard. Published
by Gale & Polden. Price £16. Click here to
order. Order Code PHS213 |
HMS Repulse, July 1970.
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large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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HMS Renown |
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HMS Renown, August 1968.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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HMS Revenge |
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ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR
SALE. DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.
HMS Revenge
Original Postcard. Publisheby
Gale & Polden. Price £14. Click here to
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HMS Revenge, February 1971.
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large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
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Original
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Dawn Departure by Robert Barbour.
A freezing winter dawn breaks over the Gareloch as HMS Repulse heads out on another Atlantic Patrol. She is escorted as far as the deeper waters of the Firth of Clyde by assorted craft from Faslane base, including a Police launch and an inflatable.
Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £48.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43m x 31cm). Price £90.00
Original watercolour painting by Robert Barbour. Size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm). Price £650.00
ITEM CODE DHM0745
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The Rendezvous by Robert Barbour.
RFA Fort Austin makes a leisurely rendezvous at sunset with the Polaris submarine HMS Renown on patrol somewhere in mid ocean. Soon a rubber inflatable will be launched from the Fort, and mail and fresh fruit and vegetables will be transferred before darkness sets in and makes the operation more hazardous.
Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £30.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £90.00
Original watercolour painting by Robert Barbour. Size 22.5 inches x 16 incges (57cm x 41cm). Price £500.00
ITEM CODE DHM0744
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MCMASTER.. SERVED ON RENOWN STBD FROM SEPTEMBER 1986 - 1992
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