10th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom)

April 2022 10th Submarine Squadron 1966 – October 1993 United Kingdom United Kingdom Squadron Faslane First Last The 10th Submarine Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy. History The squadron was formed at HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Scotland, in the 1960s to direct the Resolution-class submarines equipped with Polaris missiles that formed part of the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear deterrent. The four Resolution-class submarines would carry out a total of 229 operational patrols during their time in service with the squadron. Keith Hall 11 June 2018 Polaris: The History of the UK's Submarine Force The History Press 978-0-7509-8850-6 https://books.google.com/books?id=V51ODwAAQBAJ The squadron would later direct the Vanguard-class submarines equipped with Trident missiles. In October 1993 the 3rd and 10th Squadrons at Faslane amalgamated into a new 1st Submarine Squadron (Watson). In February 2002 all existing squadrons were disbanded and replaced by three flotillas at the base ports of Devonport, Faslane and Portsmouth. Submarines Gardiner, Robert Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995, pub Conway Maritime Press, 1995Jane's Fighting Ships, 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Limited Name Laid down Launched Commissioned Maiden patrol Fate HMS Resolution 26 February 1964 15 September 1966 2 October 1967 decommissioned 1994 HMS Repulse 12 March 1965 4 November 1967 28 September 1968 decommissioned 1996 HMS Renown 25 June 1964 25 February 1967 15 November 1968 decommissioned 1996 HMS Revenge 19 May 1965 15 March 1968 4 December 1969 decommissioned 1992 HMS Vanguard 3 September 1986 4 March 1992 14 August 1993 December 1994 in service HMS Victorious 3 December 1987 29 September 1993 7 January 1995 December 1995 in service HMS Vigilant 16 February 1991 14 October 1995 2 November 1996 June 1998 in service HMS Vengeance 1 February 1993 19 September 1998 27 November 1999 February 2001 in service See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy 10th Submarine Flotilla References Captain Mike Gregory RN, "Commanding an SSBN Squadron," The RUSI Journal, Volume 137, 1992 - Issue 5 Category:Submarine squadrons of the Royal Navy Category:Resolution-class submarines Category:1960s establishments in Scotland Category:Vanguard-class submarines Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1993 Category:Military units and formations established in 1966