'Likely' HMS Prince of Wales will have to go into dry dock, Defence Secretary says
The £3bn aircraft carrier broke down off the Isle of Wight after departing for the US for exercises.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction
Defence sources have told Forces News that anchoring at the sheltered bay near Portsmouth will allow divers to assess the damaged shaft.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales returning to waters near Portsmouth after breaking down
The £3bn carrier broke down off the south coast after departing for training exercises in the US.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales leaves Portsmouth for drone and fighter jet drills
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Illegal fishing is estimated to cost the Pacific nations more than US$150m (£127m) every year in lost revenue.
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Sea vessels HMS Prince of Wales' departure for US deployment delayed
The reason for the delay is unknown and there will be no Forces News live stream of HMS Prince of Wales leaving Porstmouth as a result.
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Navy HMS Lancaster to set sail to Gulf for three-year security mission
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Her crew were tested in navigating without GPS, firefighting, damage control and live firing of weapons.
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Navy Navy warship visits fourth smallest country on the planet – renewing ties after 97 years
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