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Submarine launched in Cumbria

BAE Systems launch Artful Credit: BAE Systems

BAE Systems has launched Artful, the latest state-of-the-art submarine into the dock at its site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

The 97m long, 7,400 tonne submarine was lowered into the water over the weekend.

Artful, the third of seven highly complex Astute class submarines being designed and built for the UK Royal Navy, will now begin the next phase of its test and commissioning process ahead of sea trials next year.

Edging out of BAE Systems' giant construction hall. Credit: BAE Systems
Submarine at BAE Systems in Barrow in Furness Credit: BAE Systems
Artful is lowered into the water Credit: BAE Systems
Submarine is lowered into the water Credit: BAE Systems