Reply With QuoteThe info in the article seem's a bit off, a completion date of 2015 and the dates don’t match up with what you posted for the barge.
But I posted more for the picture than the info
I notice they refer to it as "This 800-ton hull section", isn't it 8000?
The info in the article seem's a bit off, a completion date of 2015 and the dates don’t match up with what you posted for the barge.
But I posted more for the picture than the info
That's a big old lump of Aircraft Carrier... Things they are a'progressing. It's great.
I really hope they record the move as it is loaded onto the barge, that in itself will be an impressive site to behold.
(Nice I can finally post here after following the thread for many months!!!)
Got an old school chum at BAE Scotstoun (just down the river from BAE Govan, where the barge will be loaded) who was just saying to me that there were/are worries about the strength of the barge, he didn't elaborate. Don't think it'll be anything significant though.
Last edited by imperialman; 07-28-2011 at 09:28 AM. Reason: typo
Welcome to the ministry of stating the bleeding obvious but I think it goes without saying that we REALLY don't want anything going wrong with the barge move! 500 miles is a long way to go. I should imagine that is why they are moving her in the summer - better chance of fine weather... I would also think that the move would be insured through Lloyds of London whilst the ship is owned by BAE Systems. It'd be very interesting to know about that sort of stuff, if anyone is aware?Originally Posted by imperialman
Last edited by CarrierFan2006; 07-28-2011 at 04:56 PM. Reason: Clarification - Sorry Imperialman!!
Sorry, i was just trying to contribute, I'll shh.
No don't be sorry. I was talking about my own comment - We REALLY don't want anything going wrong! Little titbits like yours are really interesting. I've edited my comment to make more sense.
Don't worry about it, I was just being a bit too paranoid I think and misread what you said. Sorry to cause a fuss.
Last edited by imperialman; 07-28-2011 at 06:34 PM. Reason: sorry carrierfan2006 :)
This will just be the usual nerves that could be expected from a job of this size, image what BAE will be like when they have to move LB04 which is a lot heavy than LB03
I'm going to an open day at the BAE yard in Scotstoun tomorrow (family and friends of workers), the event programme says there will be an "Aircraft Carrier Exhibition" so I'll try and get as much information and images as possible. There's also a tour of HMS Defender or Dragon I think, should be good.
Lucky sod, remember and take some pics
any requests?Lucky sod, remember and take some pics
Anything from under the waterline of any ships there (Assuming you see some in drydock). Since images of ships hulls under the waterlines are usually much harder to come accross
I'm pretty sure when you get the the Aircraft Carrier Exhibit you'll see a few things that make you go 'The guys on the forums would love to see this!'
A bit off topic I know but there might just be something about the T26,that would be nice as we are getting minimum info on it.any requests?
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