£3.1bn HMS Queen Elizabeth Leaks Sea Water Due to Faulty Seal
Britain’s pride and joy, the brand-new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sprung a leak. The £3.1 billion Royal Navy flagship, officially commissioned by the Queen just weeks ago, is taking on up to 200 litres of seawater every hour thanks to a dodgy propeller shaft seal.
Fault Discovered During Sea Trials
The fault was first spotted during sea trials, a Royal Navy spokesperson confirmed. Despite the leak, the carrier’s operations won’t be affected long-term. They assured the public the ship will be docked in portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth soon for repairs and is set to sail again early next year.
Royal Navy Confirms Repair Plans
“An issue with a shaft seal has been identified during HMS Queen Elizabeth’s sea trials; this is scheduled for repair while she is alongside at Portsmouth,” the spokesperson said.
For now, the Royal Navy flagship continues to impress — but this leak is a stark reminder even the mightiest vessels face teething problems.
