A Royal Navy submarine was moments away from disaster after dials indicating its depth failed, a national newspaper has reported.
The Sun today says that the ‘worst Royal Navy disaster since World War Two’ was averted at the last minute.
It states that the dial failure on the Vanguard-class submarine – which can carry Trident nuclear missiles – meant officers though the vessel was level when in fact it was still diving, until engineers raised the alarm after spotting a secondary gauge.
In September a Vanguard-class sub returned to the Clyde after what is believed to be the longest-ever patrol – submerged for more than seven months.
The hull was visibly discoloured by algae and barnacles and the crew was welcomed home by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.
The Vanguard-class subs entered service in the mid-1990s but their replacements, the Dreadnought class, are not due to enter service until the mid 2030s.
This is the 55th year of Operation Relentless, under which at least one British submarine carrying the nation’s nuclear deterrent has been on patrol since 1969.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said: “We do not comment on operations. Our submarines continue to be deployed globally protecting national interests.”
People think that there is only one way or indication of depth on a Vanguard class submarine lol