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Barrow-in-Furness marks 125 years of Royal Navy submarine building
Overview
Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria is celebrating 125 years of Royal Navy submarine construction, which began with the building of the UK's first commissioned submarine, HMS Holland 1, in 1901. Commemorative events are being held by local organisations, highlighting the shipyard's long-standing history in national security, its evolution into building nuclear submarines such as the Vanguard, Astute, and Dreadnought classes, and recent milestones including the sea trials of the HMS Agamemnon.
Key points
- Barrow-in-Furness is marking 125 years since the start of UK submarine construction for the Royal Navy.
- The first commissioned Royal Navy submarine, HMS Holland 1, was built in Barrow in 1901.
- Barrow was granted Royal Charter status last year, becoming the Royal Port of Barrow.
- The nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Agamemnon recently departed the port for its first sea trials.
- The shipyard, managed by BAE Systems since 1999, has constructed nearly all serving Royal Navy nuclear submarines.