Keywords: HMS Tireless, North Pole 2004.jpg The Royal Navy Trafalgar class attack submarine HMS Tireless S88 sits on the surface of the North Pole Tireless surfaced with the U S Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton SSN 767 for ICEX 04 a joint operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap Both the Tireless and Hampton crews met on the ice including scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect data and perform experiments The Ice Exercise demonstrates the U S and British Submarine Force's ability to freely navigate in all international waters including the Arctic http //www navy mil/management/photodb/photos/040419-N-6027E-001 jpg 2004-04-09 Chief Journalist Kevin Elliott See tag PD-USGov-Military-Navy HMS Tireless S88 Submarines surfaced through polar ice |