A few weeks ago I had reason to visit the Portsmouth Navy Base, having a good look around at the museum ships was a treat, having never really had the time in the past.
It was good to get up close (or as close as they would let us) to one of the many vessels that I have worked on in my time.
The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was in dock and just to see the parts that I was involved in building was a great experience.
Nice view bow on showing her ramp (ski jump) and the overhanging port Sponson.
Always great to be able to see the ships that you worked on, and very impressive she is.
For more on my visit to the south coast ports see my website.
This one is a whole lot older than HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Victory is the oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Navy. (No I was not around when she was built)
HMS Victory showing the amazing ships carpentry around her elaborate stern, fantastic work for the shipwrights of the day.
