This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-64146381
The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
|---|---|
| Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales repairs due to end by spring 2023 | Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales repairs due to end by spring 2023 |
| (4 months later) | |
| HMS Prince of Wales broke down off the Isle of Wight in August | HMS Prince of Wales broke down off the Isle of Wight in August |
| Repairs to aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales will not be complete until the spring, the Royal Navy has confirmed. | Repairs to aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales will not be complete until the spring, the Royal Navy has confirmed. |
| The £3bn warship broke down off the Isle of Wight in August as it headed to the US from Portsmouth Naval Base. | The £3bn warship broke down off the Isle of Wight in August as it headed to the US from Portsmouth Naval Base. |
| The 65,000-tonne ship suffered damage to a propeller shaft and is currently undergoing repairs in a dry dock in Rosyth, Scotland. | The 65,000-tonne ship suffered damage to a propeller shaft and is currently undergoing repairs in a dry dock in Rosyth, Scotland. |
| A Navy spokesperson said once fixed the carrier would return to Portsmouth. | A Navy spokesperson said once fixed the carrier would return to Portsmouth. |
| The aircraft carrier had been on its way to take part in flight trials and diplomatic visits in the US. | The aircraft carrier had been on its way to take part in flight trials and diplomatic visits in the US. |
| Inspections by divers and engineers found that the 33-tonne starboard propeller had malfunctioned, with a coupling holding it in place breaking. | Inspections by divers and engineers found that the 33-tonne starboard propeller had malfunctioned, with a coupling holding it in place breaking. |
| After delays caused by unconnected technical issues, the carrier was taken to Scotland for repairs in October. | After delays caused by unconnected technical issues, the carrier was taken to Scotland for repairs in October. |
| A naval spokesperson said: "Repairs to HMS Prince of Wales' starboard shaft are expected to be completed by spring 2023. The ship will then return to Portsmouth for a pre-planned maintenance period." | A naval spokesperson said: "Repairs to HMS Prince of Wales' starboard shaft are expected to be completed by spring 2023. The ship will then return to Portsmouth for a pre-planned maintenance period." |
| Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Rosyth | Rosyth |
| Royal Navy | Royal Navy |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| Hampshire |