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HMS Queen Elizabeth R08

After a six week period back at Rosyth for dry dock maintenance, the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth puts to sea for its final period of sea trials before entering service in 2020. 23/5/2019
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  • At anchor just off Hound Point is the cruise ship MSC Orchestra. Some of its passengers are ashore as a pair of small boats are along side.

    At anchor just off Hound Point is the cruise ship MSC Orchestra. Some of its passengers are ashore as a pair of small boats are along side.

  • Looking to Rosyth Dockyard and still under construction is the second of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, R09 HMS Prince of Wales.

    Looking to Rosyth Dockyard and still under construction is the second of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, R09 HMS Prince of Wales.

  • A closer look at MSC Orchestra, the second of the Musica class of cruisers built for MSC Cruises. It was launched on 9 September 2006 and completed in 2007 at a cost of $480 million US. It is 964 feet long with a beam of 105 feet, it draws 26 feet of water and displaces 92,409 tonnes. It can carry 3,200 passengers and a crew of 987. It flies under the flag of Panama.

    A closer look at MSC Orchestra, the second of the Musica class of cruisers built for MSC Cruises. It was launched on 9 September 2006 and completed in 2007 at a cost of $480 million US. It is 964 feet long with a beam of 105 feet, it draws 26 feet of water and displaces 92,409 tonnes. It can carry 3,200 passengers and a crew of 987. It flies under the flag of Panama.

  • The Standard Olympus is a Platform Supply Vessel built in Norway in 2014. It is sailing eastwards on the Forth with North Queensferry forming the backdrop.

    The Standard Olympus is a Platform Supply Vessel built in Norway in 2014. It is sailing eastwards on the Forth with North Queensferry forming the backdrop.

  • The ship is about to pass below the Forth Bridge. Details of its journey are not known.

    The ship is about to pass below the Forth Bridge. Details of its journey are not known.

  • As a ScotRail class 170 turbostar passes through the south cantilever, Standard Olympus heads away with St David's harbour, Dalgety Bay on the far shore line.

    As a ScotRail class 170 turbostar passes through the south cantilever, Standard Olympus heads away with St David's harbour, Dalgety Bay on the far shore line.

  • This vessel is Bugsier 3 an ocean going tractor tug, built in Germany in 2006. Here it is passing in front of North Queensferry as it heads upstream to an important job.

    This vessel is Bugsier 3 an ocean going tractor tug, built in Germany in 2006. Here it is passing in front of North Queensferry as it heads upstream to an important job.

  • Lying at anchor in the Forth upstream of the three Forth bridges is R08 HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.

    Lying at anchor in the Forth upstream of the three Forth bridges is R08 HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.

  • The carrier has been in Rosyth for a six week period of planned maintenance which required it to be dry docked. It was floated out the previous day into the middle of the River Forth. Bugsier 3 can be seen with a tow line attached.

    The carrier has been in Rosyth for a six week period of planned maintenance which required it to be dry docked. It was floated out the previous day into the middle of the River Forth. Bugsier 3 can be seen with a tow line attached.

  • The carrier has come round to face east and its anchor is still deployed.

    The carrier has come round to face east and its anchor is still deployed.

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth slowly gets underway from Rosyth and is about to pass below the Queensferry Crossing, the latest and third bridge to span the Forth here. Note the communications mast on the rear island is lowered so it does not foul the underside of the bridges.

    HMS Queen Elizabeth slowly gets underway from Rosyth and is about to pass below the Queensferry Crossing, the latest and third bridge to span the Forth here. Note the communications mast on the rear island is lowered so it does not foul the underside of the bridges.

  • The carrier passes below the centre span of the Queensferry Crossing.

    The carrier passes below the centre span of the Queensferry Crossing.

  • Now she's between the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge.

    Now she's between the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge.

  • In this shot both carriers are visible.

    In this shot both carriers are visible.

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth has now cleared the main deck of the Forth Road Bridge, one more to clear.

    HMS Queen Elizabeth has now cleared the main deck of the Forth Road Bridge, one more to clear.

  • The vessel is 920 feet long, has a water line beam of 128 feet and an overall beam of 240 feet. It draws 36 feet of water and displaces 65,000 tonnes. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce Marine Trent MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbine engines giving a speed in excess of 25 knots. It has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.

    The vessel is 920 feet long, has a water line beam of 128 feet and an overall beam of 240 feet. It draws 36 feet of water and displaces 65,000 tonnes. It is powered by two Rolls-Royce Marine Trent MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbine engines giving a speed in excess of 25 knots. It has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.

  • Bringing the lens right out showing HMS Queen Elizabeth and all three bridges.

    Bringing the lens right out showing HMS Queen Elizabeth and all three bridges.

  • Now the carrier is about to pass below the Forth Bridge.

    Now the carrier is about to pass below the Forth Bridge.

  • She passes below the north link joining the north and centre cantilevers and goes to the north of Inchgarvie Island and the remains of the wartime defence buildings which still dominate the outcrop.

    She passes below the north link joining the north and centre cantilevers and goes to the north of Inchgarvie Island and the remains of the wartime defence buildings which still dominate the outcrop.

  • One last shot of HMS Queen Elizabeth with the MSC Orchestra at anchor. The communications mast is being raised and is almost in position.

    One last shot of HMS Queen Elizabeth with the MSC Orchestra at anchor. The communications mast is being raised and is almost in position.

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    HMS Queen Elizabeth slowly gets underway from Rosyth and is about to pass below the Queensferry Crossing, the latest and third bridge to span the Forth here. Note the communications mast on the rear island is lowered so it does not foul the underside of the bridges.
    The carrier passes below the centre span of the Queensferry Crossing.
    Now she's between the Queensferry Crossing and the Forth Road Bridge.