HMS Ambush
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Three vessels of the Royal Navy
have been named HMS Ambush.
, or Ambush No. 5, was an American gunboat (Gunboat No. 5), launched in 1805, captured at the Battle of Lake Borgne
in 1814, and sold in 1815.
Two were submarines:, launched in 1945, was an Amphion-class
submarine., launched in 2011, is an Astute-class
submarine.
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
have been named HMS Ambush.
, or Ambush No. 5, was an American gunboat (Gunboat No. 5), launched in 1805, captured at the Battle of Lake Borgne
Battle of Lake Borgne
The Battle of Lake Borgne was a naval battle between the Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the American South theatre of the War of 1812. It occurred on 14 December 1814 on Lake Borgne and was part of the British advance on New Orleans.-Background:...
in 1814, and sold in 1815.
Two were submarines:, launched in 1945, was an Amphion-class
Amphion class submarine
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submarine., launched in 2011, is an Astute-class
Astute class submarine
The Astute-class is the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines in service with the Royal Navy. The class sets a new standard for the Royal Navy in terms of weapons load, communication facilities and stealth. The boats are being constructed by BAE Systems Submarine Solutions at...
submarine.