HMS Vigilant (S40)

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Submarine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Trident_II_missiles
gptkbp:beam 18.3 meters
gptkbp:builder gptkb:Vickers_Shipbuilding_and_Engineering
gptkbp:class Vanguard-class
gptkbp:commissioned 1996
gptkbp:crew 135 personnel
gptkbp:currentStatus Active
gptkbp:decommissioned Not decommissioned
gptkbp:displacement 15,900 tons
gptkbp:endurance 90 days
gptkbp:energyEfficiency PWR2
gptkbp:firstCommandingOfficer gptkb:Captain_John_W._W._McGowan
gptkbp:flag gptkb:Royal_Navy_Ensign
gptkbp:homePort Faslane Naval Base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HMS Vigilant (S40)
gptkbp:launched 1990
gptkbp:length 150 meters
gptkbp:maxSpeed 25 knots
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Tested_Trident_II_missile_system
Conducted surveillance missions
Involved in strategic deterrence missions
Conducted humanitarian missions
Involved in anti-piracy operations
Conducted port visits around the world
Participated in Operation Shader
Engaged in training exercises with allies
Participated in fleet reviews
Maintained continuous at-sea deterrence
Participated_in_Cold_War_operations
Participated_in_NATO_exercises
Engaged_in_joint_exercises_with_the_US_Navy
Conducted_patrols_in_the_Atlantic
Supported_UK_defense_policy
Underwent_refit_in_2015
Visited_the_United_States
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:propulsion Nuclear
gptkbp:role Strategic deterrence
gptkbp:services 1991
gptkbp:sisterShip gptkb:HMS_Dreadnought
gptkb:HMS_Vanguard
gptkb:HMS_Ambush
gptkb:HMS_Anson
gptkb:HMS_Artful
gptkb:HMS_Victorious
gptkbp:status In service