Home

HMS Splendid (1981) SSN  (4th)

  (Ships badge)  
This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Splendid was a Swiftsure Class nuclear powered fleet submarine.

Built by Vickers Shipbuilding of Barrow-in-Furness, laid down 1977, launched 05-Oct-1979 and commissioned 21-Mar-1981.

Took part in operations during the Falklands War 1982.

Paid off 2004 awaiting final disposal.

Won the Battle Honour: Falkland Islands 1982.

 

Other HMS Splendid
- 1st  HMS Splendid
- 2nd HMS Splendid
- 3rd HMS Splendid
- 4th HMS Splendid

- Swiftsure Class (1973) SSN
- Specifications
- Ships
- Plans/Schematics
- Pictures
- Full Battle Honours

Outside Links
- Official Website
- Associated Sites
- Related Sites

This page last edited - 28 February, 2013.

Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated.