HMS Astute
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Two submarines of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Astute for the characteristic of shrewdness and discernment.
- Astute (P447), launched in 1945, was an Amphion-class submarine. She served in World War II but never saw action against an enemy. She was scrapped in 1970
- Astute (S119), laid down in 2001, will be the lead ship of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines when completed.