According to the Royal Navy, HMS Dreadnought will contain 26 miles (42.5 km) of pipes, and 20,000 cables. The vessel will also feature adaptive lighting for the crew. This will simulate day and night on board. As the crew will sometimes be submerged for months at a time, this will help with their sleep patterns and mental health. The submarine will also contain a full fitness center.
A symbolic ceremony for the nuclear submarine
The HMS Dreadnought has an estimated cost of roughly £31 billion ($39 billion). The submarine will be the 12th Royal Navy vessel to bear that name. The first was a 40-gun ship built in 1553.
One of the most famous vessels in Royal Navy history, the 1906 HMS Dreadnought, revolutionized battleship design and completely changed naval warfare. The name comes from the idea that those aboard such an advanced vessel should “dread nought” – i.e. fear nothing.