The submarine was laid down by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd (VSEL) in February 1983, launched on 2 December 1986, and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 7 December 1990.
The submarine was laid down by Vickers Shipbuilding. The submarine was laid down by Engineering Ltd (VSEL) in February 1983. The submarine was launched on 2 December 1986. The submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 7 December 1990.