HMS Ambush, an Astute-class submarine, was "submerged and conducting a
training exercise" when it was involved in what the Ministry of Defence
described as a "glancing collision" off the coast.
A spokesman
said the incident happened at about 1.30pm local time on Wednesday,
adding: "The submarine suffered some external damage but there is
absolutely no damage to her nuclear plant and no member of the ship's
company was injured in the incident.
"An immediate investigation is being conducted.
"There are no safety concerns associated with HMS Ambush being alongside."
They added: "We are in contact with the merchant vessel and initial indications are that it has not sustained damage."
The Astute class vessels cost more than £1bn each and weigh in at 7,400 tonnes.
They
carry torpedoes, cruise missiles and the Royal Navy has previously said
that HMS Ambush is equipped with "world-leading sensors".
When
HMS Ambush was commissioned into the Navy in 2013, the then First Sea
Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, said it was part of a group of vessels
that "represent the cutting edge of military technology and the future
of UK submarine operations for many years to come".
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