Cmdr. Andrew Coles of HMS Astute Relieved of Command

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Not a great shock, but Cmdr. Andrew Coles has been relived of his command of  HMS Astute, the Royal Navy’s newest and “stealthiest” submarine which very publicly  ran aground last month near the Skye bridge off the Isle of Skye.

Officer relieved of command over grounded sub

“Commander Coles will continue to serve in the Royal Navy and he will be reappointed to a post where his talents and experience can be used to best effect,” a ministry statement said. “A new commanding officer will be appointed as soon as possible.”

Thanks to David Rye for the heads up.

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Cmdr. Andrew Coles of HMS Astute Relieved of Command — 2 Comments

  1. No surprise there, sorry Andy!! What interested me was the ensign flying aft on Astute in the file photo. Since this was prior to her commisioning she hoisted the Blue Ensign. Later she would hoist the White Ensign of the Royal Navy as HMS Astute. The Red Ensign being reserved as the Merchant Navy Ensign.
    Good Watch.