Talk:HMS Astute (S119)

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[edit] Launch?

I know the MoD and BAe say she was 'launched', but she never actually touched the water, did she? I was under the impression that she was wheeled out of DDH, Camilla threw some champers at her, and they wheeled her back in again. Is that wrong? Because if not, I think calling the ship 'launched' and using language like 'was built' is rather premature... Trent 900 15:08, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

Eugh. Camilla. But she's technically 'launched', just not yet in the water. They started the process of launching, but discovered it wouldn't work. 'Launched' is I think best for the interrim period. 172.189.193.156 02:13, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

There was a delay on the ship lift. She was finally lowered into the water on the 15th June.

[edit] Sonar Ability

I don't know a lot about sonar capabilities, but "Its sonar is so sensitive that it can detect and identify a ship setting sail from New York whilst in dock at Portsmouth" sounds way too good to be true. Where does this fact come from? DanielVonFange 13:22, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Not only that, but it's too detailed for this article. This should be discussed at Astute class submarine as sonar capability is a class wide issue, not this boat-specific. Mark83 13:44, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

danielvonfange here's the link to the hear a ship set sail from new york edit

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23399926-details/Britain+launches+nuclear+sub+that+can+hear+a+ship+from+across+the+Atlantic/article.do

enjoy!