Sir John Lorimer has announced that the Royal Navy has arranged for HMS Prince of Wales to sail past the island tomorrow.
The aircraft carrier will sail past Douglas Head at 3pm on her to Liverpool.
Government House said it is a “great opportunity for the Manx people to have sight of this amazing ship”.
Bigger Than Manxman
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 on-board. Her size and scope are awe-inspiring and has a capability to embark thirty-six F-35B Jets and four Merlin Helicopters.
HMS Prince of Wales is visiting Liverpool for a week-long engagement, to exercise her right to the Freedom of Liverpool. Her entire Ship’s Company will be parading through the streets of Liverpool on Friday December 6, with the ship open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday December 7 and 8.
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