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Compare images of HMS Tireless in Loch Goil 2002 (tiles appearing intact), and HMS Turbulent returning home in April 03 from Royal Navy's longest ever deployment by a UK SSN. HMS Turbulent was the first operational submarine to employ a pump jet propulsor in 1982. Both vessels seen here, and the other T boats have a small (HF anti mine sonar?) on their upper bow just above the waterline. Also a flat dome mid-ships. These have been around since the very late 1990's. Flying the White Ensign astern. Note while vessel is moving, Union Jack on bow is not raised. Royal Navy tradition is to fly the bow 'Jack' after the vessel has docked or anchored stationary.
Note 'dog eared' tile pattern from HMS Turbulent's long patrol. Some appear to have zippered off perhaps during a occasional high speed underwater transit? cool! Since we cannot see images of the tiles being applied to see perhaps more clearly where they are positioned on the hull in the refit yard, this is the next best thing. Hope it is illuminating for those Trafalgar modelers out there. Gosh what handsome vessels!
Steve Reichmuth
Edited By Dolphin on 1088057461
Note 'dog eared' tile pattern from HMS Turbulent's long patrol. Some appear to have zippered off perhaps during a occasional high speed underwater transit? cool! Since we cannot see images of the tiles being applied to see perhaps more clearly where they are positioned on the hull in the refit yard, this is the next best thing. Hope it is illuminating for those Trafalgar modelers out there. Gosh what handsome vessels!
Steve Reichmuth
Edited By Dolphin on 1088057461
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