Aircraft carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES encountered mechanical problem shortly after leaving Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire on Aug 27. Air carrier was anchored off Isle of Wight at Southampton outer anchorage, remained at anchor as of 0520 UTC Aug 29. Air carrier is to sail to USA for a 4-months deployment.
Aircraft carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES, displacement 75000, length 284 meters, commissioned 2019. complement 679, up to 36 jets, 14 helicopters.
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