10th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom)
The 10th Submarine Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy.
| 10th Submarine Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966 – October 1993 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Size | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Faslane |
History
The squadron was formed at HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland, in the 1960s to direct the Resolution-class submarines equipped with Polaris missiles that formed part of the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear deterrent. The squadron would later direct the Vanguard-class submarines equipped with Trident missiles.
In October 1993 the 3rd and 10th Squadrons at Faslane amalgamated into a new 1st Submarine Squadron (Watson).
In February 2002 all existing squadrons were disbanded and replaced by three flotillas at the base ports of Devonport, Faslane and Portsmouth.
Submarines
| Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Maiden patrol | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Resolution | 26 February 1964 | 15 September 1966 | 2 October 1967 | decommissioned 1994 | |
| HMS Repulse | 12 March 1965 | 4 November 1967 | 28 September 1968 | decommissioned 1996 | |
| HMS Renown | 25 June 1964 | 25 February 1967 | 15 November 1968 | decommissioned 1996 | |
| HMS Revenge | 19 May 1965 | 15 March 1968 | 4 December 1969 | decommissioned 1992 | |
| HMS Vanguard | 3 September 1986 | 4 March 1992 | 14 August 1993 | December 1994 | in service |
| HMS Victorious | 3 December 1987 | 29 September 1993 | 7 January 1995 | December 1995 | in service |
| HMS Vigilant | 16 February 1991 | 14 October 1995 | 2 November 1996 | June 1998 | in service |
| HMS Vengeance | 1 February 1993 | 19 September 1998 | 27 November 1999 | February 2001 | in service |
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References
- Gardiner, Robert Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995, pub Conway Maritime Press, 1995
- Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited
- Captain Mike Gregory RN, "Commanding an SSBN Squadron," The RUSI Journal, Volume 137, 1992 - Issue 5
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