HMS Queen Elizabeth.

[capnsensible]

Looks like you Pompey Ratings can expect a new arrival soon:


https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms...rly-next-thursday-defence-secretary-confirms/


Like it or loathe it, bet it will be a bit of a show!

 

[Poignard]

Just don't let her get in the way of my ferry to Brittany. I need a holiday!

 

[Giblets]

Methinks I may have to arrange an extra watch in my little tower then! :encouragement:

 

[mainsail1]

I hope they give plenty of warning of exact time and which day. I want to be there to watch!

 

[prv]

I hope they give plenty of warning of exact time and which day. I want to be there to watch!

Well, once you know the day then a look at the tide table should suffice for time. Even with all the dredging I believe she can only get in and out on springs, so they'll be aiming for the very top of the tide.

Pete

 

[Roger52]

Around 9.30 on the 18th August according to South Today on the BBC.

 

[sarabande]

Along the East Coast and then down Channel, or over the top and round Lizard ?

 

[mainsail1]

Around 9.30 on the 18th August according to South Today on the BBC.

Brilliant. I can do that day. Thanks.

 

[Tomahawk]

Well, once you know the day then a look at the tide table should suffice for time. Even with all the dredging I believe she can only get in and out on springs, so they'll be aiming for the very top of the tide.

Pete

That hardly encourages confidence in the new toy as a serious threat to the bad guys..

Can you hold off the war for another ten days... we need spinng tides to get to sea...

 

[DJE]

Around 9.30 on the 18th August according to South Today on the BBC.

Is QHM still talking about closing the harbour entrance to all traffic while the carrier is moving?

A one day delay to Saturday morning could be interesting!

 

[Roger52]

If it is the 18th it's not springs.

 

[Giblets]

Is QHM still talking about closing the harbour entrance to all traffic while the carrier is moving?

Yes.

 

[Sybarite]

Looks like you Pompey Ratings can expect a new arrival soon:


https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms...rly-next-thursday-defence-secretary-confirms/


Like it or loathe it, bet it will be a bit of a show!

Is this one which works?

 

[prv]

Can you hold off the war for another ten days... we need spinng tides to get to sea...

An aircraft carrier in port is not exactly a rapid-reaction asset anyway.

Pete

 

[mainsail1]

Does not need springs to enter or leave, just approx HW.

 

[DJE]

Does not need springs to enter or leave, just approx HW.

And aren't they limitted on windspeed for entering and leaving Portsmouth?

 

[[70521]]

Can you hold off the war for another ten days... we need spinng tides to get to sea...

Perhaps that is why we will have two.

 

[Giblets]

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/QHM/Portsmouth/Local-Notices/LNTM/2017/TRANSIT-OF-THE-DPP-BY--HMS-QUEEN-ELIZABETH

 

[capnsensible]

Is this one which works?

What do you reckon?

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/pictures-hms-queen-elizabeth-meets-uss-george-h-w-bush/

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https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-naval-forces-complete-french-naval-deployment/

And:

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-...rier-preparation-arrival-hms-queen-elizabeth/

 

[Woodlouse]

And aren't they limitted on windspeed for entering and leaving Portsmouth?

Perhaps during routine ops. A lot of rules tend to change during national emergencies and war.