Britain's First Atom Submarine: Sea Trials Begin For New Craft
Britain's First Atom Submarine: Sea Trials Begin For New Craft
Storied Gibraltar is the setting for a new chapter in the annals of the British Fleet. Going to sea for her initial trials is the 'Dreadnaught', Britain's first nuclear submarine. She is named for the first modern battleship in the Royal Navy and is a hunter-killer sub with missiles that automatically home on target. Gibraltar Aerial shot of the Dreadnought before her maiden voyage. CUS - The Dreadnought submarine being led into open sea. MS - The Dreadnought diving and submerging in the ocean. MCUS - One of the higher ranking sailors looking through a telescope. MS - The Dreadnought coming up from her dive under water. CUS - Sailor sitting at the controls of the sub. CUS - The top part of the submarine cutting through the water.