HMS Vengeance Nuclear Submarine

BBC Prime Time!

[@bradjames6748]

As a Canadian citizen I think that the British have the coolest looking badass subs ,we have their old diesel ones and even those are pretty cool

[@johnchristmas7522]

The latest ones are covered in rubber, to make them more silent. Noise of any kind is a danger for a submarine.

[@upset1960]

I served on Hms/m Conqueror and Hms/m Upholder. Very proud to have served on our RN boats. My brother served on Resolution and Vanguard. Took our father to sea on Vanguard. He said after that was the best expierence he had ever had in his life. Brother said it was the best laugh he had in years. Civillians are so amazed at what we do. But at the end of the day, any military person will just say "I was just doing my job"

[@vMaxHeadroom]

You and your brother and all who serve to protect Great Britain have my thanks and utter admiration...We owe all who serve so, so much..thank you..

[@cycleSCUBA]

The Submariners are a class apart. Massive respect from an ex-Army guy. 🇬🇧

[@gunner678]

Great comment, well said, greetings from an old British soldier!

[@mr.d.6529]

Armageddon is Thursday after Wednesday's Curry night.

[@recoswell]

I heard armageddon was friday. i hate this gossip bs

[@tedex8100]

Total respect to all the boys and girls running these ships.

[@TheRealist2022]

@Ted Ex Submarines are referred to as "boats".

[@Crimsonedge1]

A ship can carry a boat but a boat can't carry a ship.

[@caroljones4511]

God Bless HMS Vigilant and all who sale in her thank you for protecting the UK.

[@power_of_Christ_God]

Lol this ship is Vengeance not vigilant....but still, God bless the Mighty British armed forces...much love from the U.S.A

[@paulhall2397]

Here, here!

[@snipe1066]

May she be ready, willing, able to fire nuclear weapons, but never need to....... from a US navy vet

[@caroljones4511]

Firstly I can spell the overlooked word guaranteed, but you are a strange person and a very small minded little individual reading post on youtube and picking up on people's spelling mistakes and thinking that's funny. Most normal people with a life wouldn't post back on something so trivial of little value or importance get a life.

[@ryanmentiplay7468]

Carol Jones get a grip!

[@vollelektrolysierer5773]

"Cause you're not a dentist" "No, ehm I am on sea. And I've had a grand total of two days training to do that which it was basically damage control dentisty." xD

[@matty6848]

Got to admire these guys. I could never be in the Navy never mind a Submariner. That’s why I joined the Army. However massive respect for the conditions these guys have to live in!

[@chrismc410]

The Army doesn't have it easier. Tactical Nukes are very much a thing. In a lot of ways worse. Tactical weapons are up close and personal.

[@johnchristmas7522]

@@chrismc410 Any nuke is bad, what it doesn't kill first time round, it kills in the nuclear winter. thats why anybody using them won't win even if they kill everyone.

[@Lord_Shadowz]

I salute my British allies. I have to say British boomers are BEAUTIFUL! I love the design! It’s amazing how something so beautiful can bring on so much death lol. I’m an American but I’d like to thank all those who serve on these boats and help keep the peace. Without nato things would be bad. I also love that the UK and the IS work so closely on missile and submarine design.

[@craigsimons817]

Lord Shadowz A big hello to our friends in the US! I love your Ohio class subs and would like our next generation bombers to be similar. Us Brits have no affinity with our European neighbours, but our friendship with the US is for all time. Incidentally, you put IS instead of US?! 😀

[@RR-us2kp]

@@craigsimons817 when you said bombers, didn't you mean boomers?

[@vollelektrolysierer5773]

@@RR-us2kp in the Royal Navy, SSBNs are known as "bombers" as they took the role of nuclear deterence from the RAF's bomber force

[@RR-us2kp]

@@vollelektrolysierer5773 okay👍

[@MarkPentler]

@@craigsimons817 Are you just talking for all Britain there or something? Come on, man.

[@reece_murphy96]

Love how the loudest thing on board, bar person is the coffee machine. Pftt stealth coffee is needed

[@glennhogg1729]

God bless you all for keeping the UK protected

[@DavidsonDavidson]

Living on the Clyde, I’ve seen these hundreds of times, but I always stop & watch in awe. £3.4 Billion of advanced technology, that keeps us all safe. Amazing!

[@MarkPentler]

This looks like it was the primary source for Vigil’s set design. Uncanny.

[@MidnightmoonRR]

I love Royal Navy ship names, much more...inventive than american boats.

[@vollelektrolysierer5773]

Indeed, Vengeance is the ideal name for a SSBN.

[@markparry63]

It's because the US Navy name their capital ships after States. As the SSBN is the capital ship of today, so their SSBNs are called after states. Their SSNs, (Fast Attack USN/Hunter-Killer RN) Are typically named after major cities. The RN has a very long history and tends to reuse ship names from the past. For example HMS Vanguard SSBN takes her name from all previous Vanguards, the previous being the Royal Navy's last Battleship.

[@RampantFury925]

Seems fitting seeing as how her job is to retaliate against a nuclear attack.

[@patrickeh696]

You don't like the name, USS Winston S. Churchill?

[@colcot50]

There was an airstation called HMS Twatt in Scotland, great name

[@MARKSFINCHES]

The new Royal Navy's 4 SSBN's will be named Hms Dreadnought, Valiant, Warspite and King George V1.

[@blardmann]

cheers dits

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Cannot wait for the first Dreadnought class submarine to slip into the seas. Great names and great men and women who serve to protect us.

[@krashd]

The fourth version of George was the best one, though he was known as George mk4 and not George V4.

[@ULSTERISBRITISH]

Scary but a vital deterrent . People who think we shouldn't have these , are naive. The world needs to know as a nation we may be small in size but big in heart and as always, punch well above our weight. Rule Britannia 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 good to hear an Ulsterman on board 👍🏻

[@jemimallah2591]

who above our weight is it we're going to punch exactly

[@RR-us2kp]

What about Argentina? I believe they sunk 2 British warships during Falklands. If Argentineans can do that, imagine the Russians? And it's not like royal navy has a large fleet.

[@mattthetaffy6702]

🙏

[@mattthetaffy6702]

Our get out of jail card

[@matthewwhittaker5428]

@@RR-us2kp using aircraft launched Exocet missiles. However HMS Conqueror (nuclear submarine) sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgarno which resulted in the Argentine navy being recalled to port

[@kiwiviking175]

Hats off to you all, we salute you.

[@24540082]

The boat is being captined by Al Murry

[@TheRealist2022]

@24540082 Feck.. that's a scary thought.

[@nemanume]

The crew is the last responsibility , this is the Royal Navy people ...

[@northeastlower]

Love the Leeds United colours near missile tubes 😄👍⚽

[@greg0uk]

I thought that as well 😂

[@gunner678]

Well done boys!

[@Tara19040]

90 days... That would be nice.

[@hydra_5566]

My da was a submarrener on that sub says it was the best experience of his life

[@joeboyd8702]

Brilliant.

[@richardpoblador9177]

God bless Global Britain :=).

[@jimcrawford5039]

Shame about the aspect ratio.

[@manus.P118.8]

Pretty sure that cooks response at 5'16 was edited out !!

[@MrPantss]

Amazing people submariners, a tough way of life. It’s one thing if Armageddon occurs, imagine being on the sub once you have launched, then what!? Moor up, get off the sub and every person for themselves ?

[@johnchristmas7522]

if that happens, it will be doomsday for all. Never heard of the Nuclear winter?

[@peterkinsey6407]

His he on go slow peeling them carrots. 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@rosco9114]

Who's here after watching vigil ☝️

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

Just a thought, which I'm sure the Royal Navy and HM's government must have already envisioned. What happens when a surprise first nuclear strike wipes out the whole of Central London and with it the entire cabinet including the prime minister? Who then will have the authority including the knowledge of the nuclear code to give the order to strike back to the crew of HMS Vengeance?!

[@ggarlick46]

www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nuclear-deterrence-factsheet/uk-nuclear-deterrence-what-you-need-to-know, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_of_last_resort

[@krashd]

For this exact reason all of our ballistic submarines have something called the "Letter of Last Resort" which is written by each new Prime Minister and placed aboard all of our ballistic subs. It is a "what to do next" should such a thing happen and the UK's government becomes incapacitated. Whatever is written in these letters is completely confidential and not known even to the submarine commander until the tragic day they might have to open them but they would generally dictate what the sub does next, which could be anything - firing upon the nation that attacked the UK - awaiting instructions from an ally such as the US - moving to a location to defend an ally such as Australia - anything. The Letters of Last Resort were once thought to be a myth but were revealed to be a real protocol in the 1990's. Writing the Letter of Last Resort is one of the first things that any incumbent Prime Minister is asked to do.

[@julianfp1952]

@@krashd I read that part of that protocol is to burn the letters unopened once a prime minister leaves office so that no one except the by then ex prime minister knows what he/she put in their letter (or letters - one identical letter per boat I assume) of last resort. Has any ex PM ever divulged the contents? I think the answer is no but I’m not 100% sure. Edit: Oops. I see the Wikipedia article mentions the destruction after leaving office. I should have followed ggarlick46’s link before commenting!

[@george5590]

when they say multiple war heads , does that mean , they , drop the warheads in different places ,after launch ?

[@yes_head]

Yes. Each missile can carry over a dozen independently targeted warheads.

[@peterd788]

@@yes_head The circle of error on a target for an IRV (independent reentry vehicle) is a couple of metres but the true spread distance of warheads from a single Trident II D5 is classified. Either way 16 missiles can do a lot of damage.

[@tonyyates2012]

Let's just say we have enough to take out any nation on earth and still have some left over.

[@zulubalandre9851]

do you anchor in la rochelle?

[@lewisnorth1188]

Nobody knows where they go

[@joeboscarino2380]

But can it come back up ?

[@tonyyates2012]

It's not Spanish.

[@владимирходаревский]

Здравствуйте, спасибо. Видео очень старое :вызывает больше удивление, зачем это нужно. Британия более 100-а лет культивирует у себя переселенцев из колоний с большим капиталом (награждая званием и титулом + возможность ремонта какого-то поместья). Бокс и средства ведения глобальной войны давно не занятие лорда. Извините

[@Cal97g]

*hits nuclear missile*

[@raybin6873]

Amazing how much countries spend on military - can't imagine the amounts....billions of $$$ (or as for British....pounds). Unreal.

[@tee2899]

Its so you can sleep soundly at night

[@lawrencerogers576]

I don’t like remarks of swinging cats. What’s your problem?

[@PeterWalkerHP16c]

OK Boomer.

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

Well, there you go, the captain of HMS Vengance has been relieved of his command for having an affair with a juior female officer, how did this cretin get command of a V class submarine when it is obvious that he has no moarls what so ever, what sort of bitch would allow herself to do this. Aall concerned should be sacked with immediate effect

[@Spaceman9090]

Completely different Captain than the one in this video.

[@JimWalsh-rl5dj]

Do you think I am stupid laddie? I fucking well know. I have met the captain and Xo who have been sacked, have you? Stick to your computer games laddie

[@lewisnorth1188]

Why are you so angry at someone on a youtube comment, calm down 'laddie' XD

[@IKB28513]

It was actually the Captain and the XO of HMS Vigilant that were dismissed.

[@patrickeh696]

Wrong CO dipshit aka lordmick

[@RR-us2kp]

If Britain wants to have an independent nuclear deterrent, they should've made their own ballistic missiles. Not buy missiles from Americans. American missiles use American guidance. So even if UK were to launch those missiles, US can shut down their guidance(GPS). Bye bye UK nuclear deterrent.

[@hangarrat]

GOD The Trident system uses inertial guidance and then star tracking for the orbital course corrections you mouth breathing Downs child.

[@RR-us2kp]

@@hangarrat so the same as every other nuclear missile guidance, except not as accurate. That's good to know. Russian, French and Chinese missiles also use inertial guidance and astro inertial guidance along with their own satellite guidance for higher accuracy. I guess because UK isn't rich enough to maintain its own satellite system, they have to make do with bargain basement systems. It seems UK's time is really gone. It's a shame to see once mighty world power reduced to such low level.

[@RR-us2kp]

@@hangarrat btw man, stop putting likes to your own comments. It's pathetic.

[@RR-us2kp]

@joe caterman agree about not using them. But the accuracy is important. Without that, it's impossible to get a clean hit. If you don't get a clean hit, there's a lot of messy radiation poisoned people with a lot less actual dead people. If they wanted to poison thousands of people, detonating it in the sky is better. And using radiated cobalt (like dirty bombs) is better. Those nukes are to kill and finish once and for all. Not to leave thousands of people with lots of radiation poisoning and after effects that would last centuries.

[@alexanderd8740]

So captain of the submarine is wrong and you are right?... sit down dude

[@heyynow6176]

Trident missiles are AMERICAN!

[@bulletproofkam7931]

Britain builds our own nuclear warheads in the uk, but we help fund and research the USA trident delivery system, they are our missiles aswell we paid for them and helped fund them. And the warheads are British built.... got it...

[@heyynow6176]

@@bulletproofkam7931 BULLSHIT!

[@jamesrae5351]

Too difficult for you to understand is it Heyy Now

[@heyynow6176]

@@jamesrae5351 Not at all! England is Americas little lap dog!

[@danielwoodruffe2938]

Oh dear, @james rae, I'll just file you under "Chippy"; so sorry, cannot refer you to anyone who can help with your feelings of inadequacy (you can type in English, though!

[@Idahoguy10157]

During my four years aboard USS Flasher (SSN 613) we carried a Hospital Corpsman. No doctor. Different navies, different ways of doing things.

[@Adrian-bi6zp]

It is only the Bombers that carry a Doctor, usually. SSNs on the other hand have what you referred to as a Corpsman. The RN's equivalent, MA(S/M) is a highly qualified Medic and Health Physics specialist.

[@mrpusser0348]

bombers carry 2 medics and 1 doctor...i was one of the medics years back

[@krashd]

An attack boat can surface to have a severely ill person transferred to a hospital, a bomber can't, so the doctor on board a Vanguard-class submarine has to be able to treat almost anything. I would assume US ballistic subs are the same. By the way, in the UK we refer to ballistic subs as "bombers" not boomers, just in case anyone feel the need to correct these comments.

[@Idahoguy10157]

@@krashd … SSN and SSBN captains have their standing orders and their missions. I haven’t heard of an SSBN going off station and surfacing for a medical evacuation. Which isn’t to say it hasn’t happened. I know of SSNs doing medical Evacs. I also personally know of someone nearly dying because the captain wouldn’t. Information on submarine operations isn’t easily available. Whether or not American SSBN’s have started again carrying physicians sea on patrol Im unaware

[@bradjames6748]

Whenever there are joint maneuvers the British, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand vessels are the favorite hangouts of the American brass as we all have wet navies whereas Uncle Sam does not.......😥

[@johncrosbie3889]

God bless you all every night I go to bed I know that my fellow countrymen and women look after us thanks 🙏 as an ex servicemen I know the pain of truth but you are doing a great job be proud never give in your job is so important, we think of you everyday thank you, to your family you should be so proud of our men and women who serve I know it is hard and painful but this country is so proud of your men and women thank you 🙏, never before in the field of our defence has so many sacrifice there family life to defend our freedom Thank you the Royal Navy and Families

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Well and truly said...I sometimes wish more people would understood the ultimate sacrifice that all who have served and do serve to protect us deserve. Thank you to the brave men and women of the British Armed Services..

[@Delta2D2]

I live overlooking one of the Loch’s where the Vanguard, Astute & Trafalgar class pass and I never grow tired looking at their beauty & power. I keep trying to get my 3 kids to join up, but I’m sure they will regret it one day. Like I do.

[@TheRealist2022]

Can't believe Commander Small's parents called him Richard....know what I mean?

[@johnchristmas7522]

My name is not much better!

[@Bite_Me_MF]

😂 based

[@jenseninsulation2202]

Why does this man keep waving his arms around?: So theatrical and contrived.

[@number8485]

What a great video..How much education is there in UK schools about what our amazing RN and all our armed forces do?Without them and the very necessary nuclear deterrent where would our way of life be?Our thoughts should include more public awareness about the huge sacrifices necessary to keep HMS Vengeance and her sisters consistently operational for months on end remaining undetected to deliver 100% retaliation in the event of the UK being suddenly attacked.

[@Aindriuh]

You have no hope of education positive to the armed forces in schools as these days most teachers are leftist wokes!

[@number8485]

@@Aindriuh I entirely agree and isn’t now is the time to rid schools and universities of lefty works?

[@abbamanic]

These are beautiful subs

[@TheRealist2022]

Please...call them submarines...not subs.

[@power_of_Christ_God]

Yeah, these Vanguard subs are amazing boats

[@tee2899]

@@TheRealist2022 out of curiosity, why?

[@prof3274]

Would you agree Captain "the only winner in a nuclear war is war itself"?

[@johnboothr1]

my biggest regret in life was leaving the navy. im out 25 years this year & i still miss navy life every day

[@mattthetaffy6702]

I respect the boat, I respect the men ..pls pls people respect the plan.

[@noodles169]

Forget aircraft carriers, just build more of these, and no one will fuck with you

[@francishaggan6794]

Good

[@williammcstay5678]

Iv been on this sub years ago full tour from my uncle

[@SuperEdep]

I'm calling bigly bullshit

[@power_of_Christ_God]

I doubt it....

[@BIBIWCICC]

I find it amazing that we haven’t lost one of the Vanguard class yet. The alcohol problem and reduced 1 in 3 shift patterns are asking for critical error to be made. Most submarines and submariners are extremely professional and do not drink at sea, sadly this is not the case on these four submarines.

[@Be-lucky-my-friend]

They never carry a fully equipped silo. Normal operating around half that. And yes it's a Yankee missile, and costs means we cannot afford a full complement.