Captv M.F. Williamson: La Royal Navy a conclu un contrat avec la British Aerospace pour conserver les sous-marins en bon état durant cette période de garde, de soins et de maintenance, soit à partir du moment où les submersibles ont été mis hors service par la Royal Navy jusqu'à la conclusion de l'entente.
They mothballed them because they were moving to have their entire subfleet nuclear. Capt(N) M.F. Williamson: The Royal Navy entered into contract with British industry, British Aerospace, to maintain these submarines in a condition during this period of custody, care, and maintenance, which was the time between when the boats were taken out of service by the Royal Navy and the time of the deal.