HMS Prince of Wales was reportedly banned from leaving Portsmouth on safety grounds this week after a burst fire main damaged electrics. The £3.1billion vessel was scheduled to set sail to the US to train with F-35 jets, 12 months after she last travelled. According to The Sun, thousands of gallons of sea water poured into the vessel's engine room during the flood. Miles of cables are now reportedly being assessed for damage in the second incident on board the ship. Earlier this year, the aircraft carrier caused a row in its home port, as its noisy engines kept locals awake at night.

Source: Daily Mirror December 07, 2020 02:37 UTC