£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 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.
