CND did enjoy the unfortunate grounding of HMS Astute, the nuclear submarine undergoing sea trials, on a sandbank off Skye. “It shows the dangers of continuous Trident patrols.” Expect the sub’s commander to face a court martial. Ostensibly for being several hundred metres away from the navigation channel, but really for making the Royal Navy look stupid.
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