HMS Sceptre visits Simon’s Town: Where’s it going?
Posted in Navy on Apr 8th, 2010
British Swiftsure-class nuclear fleet (attack) submarine HMS Sceptre (S104) arrived in Simon’s Town yesterday for a 11-day visit after its visit was approved by the South African National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) approved the visit, despite apparent opposition from some environmental groups. Visits by nuclear-powered vessels are no longer uncommon. The Sceptre’s visit follows that by [...]