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How often the Royal Navy considered nuclear surface ships

Nuclear-powered surface ships repeatedly attracted Royal Navy interest during the Cold War.

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Question

Did the Royal Navy consider a nuclear-powered surface fleet during the Cold War?

Short answer

Yes. Nuclear-powered surface ships were a recurring idea during the Cold War.

Notes

Nuclear power for Royal Navy surface ships was a recurring Cold War idea. No particular class, reactor, or decision point is identified in this brief reply.