The autumn of 1967 was an important one in the history of Vickers. Resolution, having successfully completed her Contractors' Sea Trials, was accepted into the Fleet on 2nd October.
To provide an operational submarine of completely new design, with a complete weapon system from the United States and with adequate support facilities, within 4┬╜ years of ordering the vessel, was a truly remarkable performance. 'Vickers' workforce had met their challenge!'
Hard on the heels of Resolution's delivery to the Fleet came the launch of Repulse, on 4th November. This launch was not accomplished without one of those heartpounding incidents which sometimes accompany these occasions. Repulse decided to elude the waiting tugs and remain on display in the Walney Channel until the next high tide.
Repulse was fitted-out in Devonshire Dock, and joined the Fleet, ahead of time, on 28th September, 1968. Her sister ships, Renown and Revenge, built at Cammell Laird, we commissioned in November 1968 and December 1969, respectively.
