BRITAIN’s £3 billion flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been hit by a fire while docked in Scotland. The Royal Navy ship was moored at Glenmallan on the shores of Loch Long when the incident occurred.
Fire quickly brought under control
Thankfully, no injuries or ordnance were involved in the incident. A person onboard stated, “No fatalities, minor fire damage to the ship but all over with.” The Royal Navy confirmed that the fire was minor and isolated, quickly brought under control and extinguished.
Repairs in Rosyth
HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently en-route to Rosyth in Scotland for repairs on its starboard propeller shaft. The aircraft carrier arrived at Glenmallan to offload ammunition before heading to Rosyth for the necessary repairs. This comes after the ship was pulled out of a Nato drill due to the faulty propeller shaft.
Challenges since its maiden voyage
The 920ft aircraft carrier, the most expensive ship ever built for the Royal Navy, has faced various challenges since its maiden voyage in 2017. From dodgy plumbing to a leaky propeller, the vessel has encountered several issues. However, it continues to maintain its status as Britain’s pride and joy.
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