HMS Artful - Faslane Arrival

The Royal Navy's latest nuclear-powered submarine HMS Artful arrived at Faslane today - the first of many visits to her base.

She is the third in the Astute Class and will join 'Astute' and 'Ambush' once accepted by the navy from BAE Systems.

It's a pity the weather closed in just as she arrived, but I've managed a few images and hope you enjoy them.

 Passing Gourock inbound for Faslane

Royal Marines Ready to Escort

 MOD Police Boat 'Harris' Prepares to Meet Artful

 Approaching Rhu Spit

 Inbound

 Passing Rhu

Heading Up the Gareloch

SD Impulse Puts on a Show

 Marines Escort

Entourage Nears Faslane Naval Base

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