HMS Astute back at base after accident

A nuclear-powered submarine that ran aground off the coast of Skye returned to its base yesterday. HMS Astute was being put through sea trials on Friday in a channel between between Skye and Kyle of Lochalsh when it became stuck. The 100-metre-long sub...

A nuclear-powered submarine that ran aground off the coast of Skye returned to its base yesterday.

HMS Astute was being put through sea trials on Friday in a channel between between Skye and Kyle of Lochalsh when it became stuck. The 100-metre-long sub was later rescued at high tide by a tug and towed to deeper waters for checks on the rudder. The vessel, which is the UK’s most powerful attack submarine, made its way back to the Faslane base on the Clyde above water by its own power and will undergo further checks.

Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials said the investigation into the incident would be “full and thorough”.

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