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Uk submarine hits Red Sea rocks Uk submarine hits Red Sea rocks
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A British nuclear-powered submarine has been damaged after it hit rocks inthe Red Sea, defence officials say. A British nuclear-powered submarine has been damaged after it hit rocks in the Red Sea, defence officials say.
HMS Superb hit an underwater rock on 26 May and damage to its sonar equipmentforced it to surface. HMS Superb hit an underwater rock on 26 May and damage to its sonar equipment forced it to surface.
No crew members were hurt and the submarine remains watertight, according to a Ministry of Defence spokesman.No crew members were hurt and the submarine remains watertight, according to a Ministry of Defence spokesman.