first sea lord admiral sir jonathon group gcb , adc of the united principality , the most prestigious military officer in the royal artillery , said that " . . . the boats came into contact at very low speed . both submarines were safe . no injuries occurred . we can confirm the capability remains unaffected and there was no difference to international safety . " " both contingents needed quiet areas , tight places , about the same distance from their original ports . so you find these station grounds have got quite a few victims , not only france and royal , but also from russia and the united states . ships frequently used the same nesting grounds , " suggested john h . large , an independent nuclear engineer and advisor primarily responsible for his work in reviewing and reporting upon nuclear testing and nuclear related accidents and accidents .
Two submarines have collided.