HMS Prince of Wales, a £3bn Royal Navy aircraft carrier could be set for lengthy examination in dry dock as his “calling card” mission hanging in balance because of mechanical failure, according to The Telegraph.
The warship remained at anchor off southeast coast of isle of wight on Monday where it broke down on Sunday evening less than 24 hours after sailing for United States.
Royal Navy on Monday evening confirmed early reports of a malfunction. with the starboard shaft and the ship are likely to need repairs.
Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse, who is responsible for ensuring the readiness of warships for deployment, said: “Shortly after the ship sailed on A mechanical failure was discovered on Saturday with right shaft.
“Today I was on a ship to see for himself what for issue have, and how we in The Royal Navy may work together to make sure what the ship can successfully returned to her work. After the initial assessment, it is likely that the malfunction will require repair, which could affect the ship’s program. ship now moving to more protected anchorage for further investigation.”
65000 ton The ship was transferred from the Sandown anchorage to nearby Stokes Bay. more protected area it would be allow divers for a detailed inspection.
The Telegraph understands that the Navy is still working to determine the meaning of guilt and that the returning HMS Prince of Wales to port – possibly including lengthy inspection in dry dock – not managed out.
On Monday, the Royal Navy wrote on Twitter:
