the Ark Royal

i was fortunate enough to see the Ark Royal sailing down the clyde today between greenock and largs.
i didn't get the chance for any photos for sharing as i was driving but it was very impressive.the guy i work with in the van was in the Falklands on its sister ship in 1982.
it had been parked at turnpick rd[the wibly wobly]for offloading and i had hoped to run up on the bike to see it but things are hectic at work so i hadn't had the chance.
its on its way to newcastle for decomisioning so its a very sad day

[maviczap]

Yep, lucky enough to see her in the Thames a couple of years ago and of course in Pompey

[appollo1]

about 15 years ago i was offered the chance to go and work on it for a few months sorting out the stores. Cruise around the Med was the way it was put to me.

Unfortunately I didn't go which was just as well cause the guys that did go had a horrible time.

We took a boat trip the once round the ark at portsmouth , what a huge ship! i didnt think she was still around? thought she was broken up?

We robbed lots of parts of her to keep us going. It's nice to share and I'm sure she got them back in the long run. Fond memories of lunch time beers in the Fountain Lake Jetty naafi

Originally Posted by gedt5

i was fortunate enough to see the Ark Royal sailing down the clyde today between greenock and largs.
i didn't get the chance for any photos for sharing as i was driving but it was very impressive.the guy i work with in the van was in the Falklands on its sister ship in 1982.
it had been parked at turnpick rd[the wibly wobly]for offloading and i had hoped to run up on the bike to see it but things are hectic at work so i hadn't had the chance.
its on its way to newcastle for decomisioning so its a very sad day

be thankful you didn't go it was the same weekend they decided to do patching and the road was awash with gravel GRRRRR!
Went up on sunday in the car and it was soooo busy!! but good to see her Shame they rae pulling her 3 years from the end??

did some fire training on board in early 90s.

[carelesschucca]

Originally Posted by kitkat

did some fire training on board in early 90s.

lighting or extinguishing.


I bet the former you troublemaker (runs in the family)

lol it was supposed to be extinguishing but I was rubbish, nearly killed a couple of sailors with the hose as I forgot to put it on wall setting and it flew out my hand and bounced about a bit. dont know why Im not captain of navy lol

I think they will regret getting rid of the Ark, before new carriers are in service!!
It was my eldest lad Danny's first sea going ship after training.
His girlfriend serves on it now!
After basic training i spent my first 3 years on "the old" Ark Royal...(last Commission)
Great days...

Must be some more stories about the Ark?

Phil.