HMS Ark Royal put up for sale on 'military eBay'

[truthseeker2010]

The Royal Navy's former flagship HMS Ark Royal has been put up for sale on the Ministry of Defence's auction website.

Just two weeks after the aircraft carrier was decommissioned at its home port of Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, the Ark Royal has been advertised on the edisposals.com website.

The sale follows that of its sister ship HMS Invincible, which was towed away last week to a scrapyard in Turkey after being sold on the same internet site.

Although the Ark Royal could also be sold for its scrap metal, other proposals for it include a commercial heliport in London as well as a base for special forces to provide security at next year's Olympic Games.

And a move could be made to turn it into a nightclub and school in China.

Bidders have until 10am on June 13 to put their tenders forward for the ship. No minimum price is given.

HMS Ark Royal put up for sale on 'military eBay' - Telegraph

 

[truthseeker2010]

To all the think tanks and military analysts/professionals:

Should Pakistan go for it, is it worthy for active service in Pakistan Navy, and does Pakistan have the resources to take up this vessel and operate it {remind you that Type 42's are also for sale}.

 

[Skull and Bones]

To all the think tanks and military analysts/professionals:

Should Pakistan go for it, is it worthy for active service in Pakistan Navy, and does Pakistan have the resources to take up this vessel and operate it {remind you that Type 42's are also for sale}.

This AC was only for sea harriers, so PN will have to induct couple of sea harriers too.

 

[Hutchroy]

To all the think tanks and military analysts/professionals:

Should Pakistan go for it, is it worthy for active service in Pakistan Navy, and does Pakistan have the resources to take up this vessel and operate it {remind you that Type 42's are also for sale}.

Indeed the Three Type 42 Destroyers and the Air Craft Carrier HMS ASrk Royal would make an ideal addition to the Pakistan Navy.

 

[T90TankGuy]

you do realise that you need to have a lot of suporting ships, bases and trained people to operate a carrier battle group? plus it will take at least 3 yrs before you can have it operational.