A huge section of hull for HMS Prince of Wales, the second Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier, has today begun its delivery voyage from HM Naval Base Portsmouth – the future home of the Queen Elizabeth Class.
Mick Ord, Managing Director at BAE Systems Naval Ships, said: “This is a significant milestone for the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier programme and a particularly proud one for the team in Portsmouth whose contribution to delivering the nation’s flagships has been outstanding.
“This 6,000 tonne section, known as Lower Block 02, is an incredible feat of engineering and its delivery marks the start of final assembly for the second ship. Once completed, we look forward to the Queen Elizabeth Class returning to their home port of Portsmouth.”