HMS Prince of Wales (RO9) came to Liverpool in 2020, i was fortunate enough to have a special look around this mighty ship. It's awe inspiring size and might is plain to see.
An inside look on the 65,000t warship. With access at a special media event, we were invited onboard, in the hangars, the flight deck, the galley (1 of them) and the bridge. HMS Prince of wales is one of the most powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK.
Her flight deck is 70 metres wide and 280 metres long - enough space for three football pitches - and she holds 45 days’ worth of food in stores.
She will have a crew complement (minimum crew) of around 700, increasing to around 1,600 with aircraft onboard.
HMS Prince of Wales’ size and scope is awe-inspiring - she can embark 36 F-35B and four Merlin Helicopters.
What does HMS Prince of Wales do?
With an expected service life of up to 50 years, the floating cities of the Queen Elizabeth-class will be highly versatile and potent joint defence assets, able to meet the widest range of tasks around the world.
We see these ships as maritime platforms, adaptable and powerful, ready to deliver carrier strike missions, enforce no-fly zones, deploy Royal Marine Commandos, deliver humanitarian aid, and build international partnerships.
The ability to move 500 miles per day - combined with the speed and range of the F35 Lightning II - means these carriers can react at very short notice and make a real difference right around the globe.