The submarine

[single]

A submarine came up the channel a few days ago and was boarded by the Barry pilot boat.Where has it gone? And anyway why do they need a pilot? Can't they be trusted parking their sub after quite happily cruising round the world full of nuclear weapons

 

[PeterV]

So you're sure it was a nuclear missile carrying submarine are you, and not a nuclear propelled attack submarine or even a diesel propelled submarine?

 

[The Dogs Pollacks Brother]

Or a very large log?

 

[single]

So you're sure it was a nuclear missile carrying submarine are you, and not a nuclear propelled attack submarine or even a diesel propelled submarine?

No, it was HNLMS "Dolfijn" diesel electric attack sub.

 

[sarabande]

that eggsplains the need for a pilot. It belongs to King Willem Alexander.

 

[spidercrab]

Some pictures at http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/10700763.Hello_submarine/