HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Rosyth
The £3.2 billion aircraft carrier – part of the Queen Elizabeth class along with HMS Prince of Wales – sailed under the three bridges on the Forth yesterday evening heading for the dry dock.
Although HMS Queen Elizabeth was always due for some maintenance there appear to have been some mechanical issues which now require attention. On social media the ship announced: 'A beautiful evening to sail past our affiliated city of Edinburgh. Hundreds of our sailors came onto the flight deck to witness the transit under the iconic Forth Bridges.'
24/7/2025 HMS Queen Elizabeth returning to Babcock Rosyth on the River Forth Picture Alan Simpson
24/7/2025 HMS Queen Elizabeth returning to Babcock Rosyth on the River Forth Picture Alan Simpson
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HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Rosyth
HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Babcock at Rosyth on Thursday after sailing from Portsmouth. The £3.2 billion aircraft carrier – part of the Queen Elizabeth class along with HMS Prince of Wales – sailed under the three bridges on the Forth yesterday evening heading for the dry dock. Although HMS Queen Elizabeth was always due for some maintenance there appear to have been some mechanical issues which now require attention. On social media the ship announced: 'A beautiful evening to sail past our affiliated city of Edinburgh. Hundreds of our sailors came onto the flight deck to witness the transit under the iconic Forth Bridges.' 24/7/2025 HMS Queen Elizabeth returning to Babcock Rosyth on the River Forth Picture Alan Simpson 24/7/2025 HMS Queen Elizabeth returning to Babcock Rosyth on the River Forth Picture Alan Simpson Like this: Like Related
