The UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) wants a “remote” location to store at least 27 nuclear reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) from nuclear submarines, pending a permanent repository. From 2012, and still trying to find a resolution.

 

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On this day in 1982, USS Houston (SSN-713) on sea trials stalking the last conventionally powered US Navy aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), as she heads out on deployment.

 

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ARA Almirante Storni (P-53) is the third Gowind-class offshore patrol vessel constructed for the Argentinian Navy. 2021.

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HMS Mersey has been fitted with a transom flap which improves propulsion efficiency, adding a couple of knots to her, and HMS Tyne’s top speed.

 

 

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USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) conducts a fueling-at-sea with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO-194) on Jan. 26, 2024.

 

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Royal Australian Navy Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Broome (P90) coming into Darwin, Australia for decommissioning – August 17, 2024.

 

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On this day in 1958, USS Skate circumnavigated the globe in 50 minutes. To accomplish this remarkable feat, the sub took a shortcut by sailing on a circular course within two miles of the North Pole. The Skate only needed to travel 12 miles to pass through all of the world’s time zones.

 

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