The Guardian: HMS Queen Elizabeth, UK's newest and biggest aircraft carrier, springs a leak
The ship, which is still undergoing trials, is scheduled for repair at Portsmouth
After less than a month in service, the UK’s new £3.1bn aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is leaking as a result of a problem with a shaft seal.
At 280 metres (920ft) long and with an estimated 50-year working life, the carrier is the biggest and most powerful built by the UK.
Commissioned on 7 December, it is understood the vessel has been leaking for some time.
A Royal Navy spokesman said: “An issue with a shaft seal has been identified during HMS Queen Elizabeth’s sea trials. This is scheduled for repair while she is alongside at Portsmouth.
“It does not prevent her from sailing again and her sea trials programme will not be affected.”
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Quite an impressive ship. Too bad it's saddled with the F-35B turkey.
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