In the message, the Paisleyborn actor called the work of the
submariners "incredibly inspirational" and thanked them for their service.
He spent 17 years as a
submariner during the Cold War.
A
submariner described the shockwave which went through the boat.
Part of the blessing is there is plenty for a
submariner to do to keep his mind off the outside world.
Four hundred serving and former
submariners took part in the reunion, the first event of its kind in the city, during which the national and branch standards were laid up.
Former
submariners are ensuring the memory of a World War One hero laid to rest in Eston is never forgotten.
Most
submariners have had to "hot rack" at one time or another during their time at sea.
The 10 children, aged 10 to 19, were invited by the families of British
submariners who helped raise pounds 16,000 for the visit.
Noon, North East Branch,
Submariners Assn, Manhattans, High St, Wallsend.
A SECRET military report on the nuclear submarine where two sailors were gunned down says
submariners suffer "quality of life issues" due to design blunders.
DAPPER Prince William yesterday presented a new honour to
submariners - a golden pin for long service.
There are people in the North East who will be able to vouch for the fact that
submariners are a special breed.
SUBMARINERS battled for 40 minutes to rescue two trapped comrades after an explosion under the arctic ice, an inquest heard yesterday.
