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BAE Systems press release The 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, officially named at a ceremony in December, emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time earlier today. The launch was a special moment for the Barrow shipyard, which is celebrating its 150th year and a long and proud relationship with the Royal Navy. Anson will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning programme, before leaving Barrow for sea trials with the Royal Navy next year. The launch marks an important milestone in the Astute programme and seeing Anson enter the water at...

BAE Systems launches Royal Navy’s 5th Astute-class sub April 21, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic Anson, the fifth of seven Astute-class attack submarines being built for the Royal Navy, has been launched at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, officially named at a ceremony in December, emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time on 20 April 2021. Photo: BAE Systems Anson will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning programme, before leaving Bar...

BAE Systems have launched their new Barrow-built submarine, HMS Anson. The 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered submarine emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time yesterday. Steve Timms, managing director of BAE Systems Submarines business, says the launch of the fifth Astute-class submarine brought a sense of pride to the shipyard. He said: “The launch marks an important milestone in the Astute programme and seeing Anson enter the water at such an advanced state is a tangible demonstration of everyone’s hard work over the years. “Designing and bui...

Largest ever Royal Navy attack submarine launches in Barrow A new attack submarine built for the Royal Navy has been launched in Cumbria. Anson, the fifth of seven Astute-class attack submarines has been launched at the BAE Systems site in Barrow. The 7,400-tonne nuclear-powered submarine, officially named at a ceremony in December, emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time earlier today. The launch was a special moment for the Barrow shipyard, which is celebrating its 150 th year and a long and proud relationship with the Royal Navy. Anson will now beg...

BAE Systems have launched their new Barrow-built submarine, HMS Anson. The 7,400 tonne nuclear-powered submarine emerged from the Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time yesterday. Steve Timms, managing director of BAE Systems Submarines business, says the launch of the fifth Astute-class submarine brought a sense of pride to the shipyard. He said: “The launch marks an important milestone in the Astute programme and seeing Anson enter the water at such an advanced state is a tangible demonstration of everyone’s hard work over the years. “Designing and bui...