HMS Venturer (Type 31 frigate)

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HMS Venturer (pennant number F12) is the lead ship of the Type 31 frigate-class that will serve with the Royal Navy and the seventh vessel named HMS Venturer. In May 2021, the names of the five planned Type 31 ships were announced by the First Sea Lord. The names were selected to represent key themes that represent the future plans of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Venturer, named after the Second World War submarine Venturer (P68), the only submarine ever to have, while underwater, destroyed an enemy submarine that was also underwater, symbolises technology and innovation. As of 2023, planning envisaged Venturer being launched in 2024 and entering service by 2025. In mid-2024 it was reported that the Type 31 program was likely behind schedule with Venturer not having been launched by mid-2024 as had been planned and with the ship then envisaged for service entry in late 2026/early 2027. However, as of 2026, Luke Pollard, UK Minister for Defence Readiness, projected that HMS Venturer...

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