4scourge7 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 So, scuttlebuck has it that HMS Queen Elizabeth will depart sometime between today and Saturday 24th. Same rumour mill says that the carrier will depart around noon, anchor off Rosyth, then sail under the bridges at optimal tide which is around 1800 hours. I`m going on pure speculation in the media and on t`interweb so am happy to be corrected on any and all details. Cheers, Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 A lot depends on a lot, but providing there are no unexpected problems what you are hearing seems to be indicative of existing proposals! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 WAHEY WE MUST HAVE A WHIP ROUND FOR THE FUEL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Some more rock-solid and reliable rumour.... https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-queen-elizabeth-likely-sail-soon/ Liking the webcam feature. Edit- Here`s the direct link to a series of webcams covering the Forth. http://forth-bridges.co.uk/queensferry-crossing/gallery-queens/rosyth-dockyard-webcam.html Edited June 22, 2017 by ian buick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Some highly reliable gossip is pointing towards Monday. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-queen-elizabeth-expected-to-sail-monday/ New titbit; bridges are to be closed to the public during departure. However bad some of their PR has been, I don`t think the ACA can succeed in sneaking the 70,000t warship out without anyone noticing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, ian buick said: New titbit; bridges are to be closed to the public during departure. However bad some of their PR has been, I don`t think the ACA can succeed in sneaking the 70,000t warship out without anyone noticing. Sadly in today's "interesting times" it's probably sensible not to give people an easy opportunity to drop anything unwelcome on the ship as it passes under the bridge ! Edited June 22, 2017 by Richard E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 8 hours ago, ian buick said: Some highly reliable gossip is pointing towards Monday. New titbit; bridges are to be closed to the public during departure. I just hope that someone will be there on the bridge, in an official capacity or whatever, to get good overhead images of the flightdeck markings and layout. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That's if it fits under the bridges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 13 hours ago, Richard E said: Sadly in today's "interesting times" it's probably sensible not to give people an easy opportunity to drop anything unwelcome on the ship as it passes under the bridge ! 4 hours ago, DAG058 said: That's if it fits under the bridges! Yes, I think it`s a little bit of both: security for the ship`s company, and just a little concern for the tight safety margins going on here. 5 hours ago, bootneck said: I just hope that someone will be there on the bridge, in an official capacity or whatever, to get good overhead images of the flightdeck markings and layout. Mike Second that! Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 5 hours ago, DAG058 said: That's if it fits under the bridges! Wouldn't that be so British, spend years building a ship in your front room, only to discover that it wont fit through the door... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Quote only to discover that it wont fit through the door... You could always lower the sea floor........... Just like they've being doing at Portsmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 15 hours ago, ian buick said: However bad some of their PR has been, I don`t think the ACA can succeed in sneaking the 70,000t warship out without anyone noticing. But they may well be daft enough to try! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 7 hours ago, DAG058 said: That's if it fits under the bridges! It will do because the communications pole mast folds flat. Getting under the bridge was something considered early on in the design process. I am looking forward to seeing QE go to sea. As with everyone else who has been involved in the design and build of these ships it will be a proud moment. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 We'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Will it be towing one of the broken down Type 45's for protection ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I hope to be going to watch and it will be exciting to see it as it has been 2 years and nine months since I visited her in Rosyth to hand over a model: Dave 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Paul E said: It will do because the communications pole mast folds flat. Getting under the bridge was something considered early on in the design process. I am looking forward to seeing QE go to sea. As with everyone else who has been involved in the design and build of these ships it will be a proud moment. DE&S ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nope. From industry back to the bid stage (before the Alliance) and beyond. Involved in one form or another for nearly 9 years before escaping. I was just one of many thousands who contributed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Daily Mirror saying Monday, but no explanation of where this info is coming from. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-largest-ever-warship-hms-10688120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Apparently, she is leaving the dockside this afternoon - providing the tides are favourable. She will then anchor in the Forth of Firth for some hours before passing under the three Forth bridges around midnight. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Low tide at Rosyth is 11:30pm, shame they'll miss the sunset - would have been very photogenic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Update: she's out of the harbour and in the middle of the estuary waiting for the tide. No drama so far, but I don't think she is underway on her own power yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If you log in you can get the basic pack for nothing and if gives live update https://www.marinetraffic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Some nice pictures and an info graphic that you just couldn't do without... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4640214/HMS-Queen-Elizabeth-maiden-voyage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Good pictures of the flight deck here Dave C (have to admit I have the drawings on my desk, but not something I can share! https://resources.baesystems.com/pages/search.php?search=!collection37612&k=15ab8af275 Photo courtesy of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance FredT Edited June 26, 2017 by gengriz picture credit added 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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