Notable Incidents
Astute has twice hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in her short career. On 22 October 2010, she ran aground off the west coast of Scotland and her captain was subsequently relieved of his command. On 8 April 2011 a rating shot dead one officer in the control room and injured another whilst the Astute was docked in Southampton. Visiting dignitaries restrained the man and he was subsequently convicted of murder.
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