The British Royal Navy has turned to Ancient Greece as they named their latest submarine over the famous Greek king known widely from Homer's 'The Iliad', Agamemnon.
Britain s sixth of seven Astute-class submarines being built has officially been named Agamemnon at BAE Systems Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. She takes her name from the ancient Greek king and is due to be launched later this year, ahead of being commissioned into the Royal Navy.
BAE Systems has announced that the Royal Navy s latest Astute-class submarine has officially been named Agamemnon - after the ancient Greek king. The vessel is the sixth of seven Astute class.