HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 1 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).

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HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 3 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson is dubbed the "most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems" (Picture: MOD).

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HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 5 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).(Picture: MOD).

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HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 5 190223 CREDIT MOD

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HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 7 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 8 190223 CREDIT MOD

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In pictures: HMS Anson departs for new home on the Clyde where she will undergo sea trials

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 1 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 2 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson is the fifth Astute-Class attack submarine (Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 3 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson is dubbed the "most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems" (Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 4 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson is the fifth Astute-Class attack submarine (Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 5 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).(Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 6 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson is the fifth Astute-Class attack submarine (Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 7 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).(Picture: MOD).

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 8 190223 CREDIT MOD — HMS Anson has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (Picture: MOD).(Picture: MOD).

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HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 3 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 4 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 5 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 6 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 7 190223 CREDIT MOD

HMS Anson leaving BAE Systems Barrow in Furness fifth Astute-Class attack submarine begins sea trials 8 190223 CREDIT MOD

The Royal Navy's fifth Astute-class submarine has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde, where she will undergo sea trials.

More than 11 years in the making, the nuclear-powered submarine is 97m long with a displacement of 7,800 tonnes and is recognised as the most technologically advanced attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: "HMS Anson will play a vital role in defending the UK, providing a competitive edge for decades to come, and I am proud to see her make her journey up to her permanent home on the Clyde."

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