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Friday, February 17, 2012

Construction of Second Carrier Begins at Portsmouth

Admiral George Zambellas & Geoff SearleProduction on HMS PRINCE OF WALES, the second Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier, has started today at BAE Systems in Portsmouth Naval Base – the future home of the Queen Elizabeth Class.

Work on the forward section of the hull, known as Lower Block 02, commenced as Commander-in -Chief Fleet Admiral George Zambellas cut the first steel in a ceremony at the company's production facility.

The huge section, which will weigh around 6,000 tonnes upon completion, will house the ship's machinery spaces, stores and switchboards, as well as some of the accommodation, including 85 cabins.

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