Explorer Class Submarine - Ships

Ships

  • HMS Explorer — launched 5 March 1954, commissioned 1958. Scrapped 5 March 1962.
  • HMS Excalibur — launched 25 February 1955, commissioned 1958. Scrapped 1968.

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