SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - Who wants to buy a British carrier?

SUBSIM Radio Room Forums (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/index.php)

- Sub & Naval Discussions: World Naval News, Books, & Films (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=186)

- - Who wants to buy a British carrier? (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=177556)

Who wants to buy a British carrier?

From Bill's news headline: HMS Invincible for sale on ebay

Quote:

Sale by Tender - HMS Invincible
HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. Laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding, Barrow-in-Furness, she was completed in 1980. She is currently stable for tow, subject to buyer confirmation.
Displacement - Current 17000 Tonnes
Estimated metal weight - 10000 Tonnes
Estimated metal % - 95% mild steel
Length - OA 210m, W/L 193m
Draught - Fwd 5.2m, Mid 5.8m, Aft 5.8m
Beam - Extreme 35m, Ex-walkways 32m, W/L 27.53m
Height - 46m (estimated at current draught
Engines - Removed
Generators and Pumps - Generally unserviceable or not working
For fuller information, please see the General Particulars.

If I had the money, she would become a museum ship. Unfortunately she'll probably be razoblades and cookware before the next year is out.

I don't know who this General Particulars fellow thinks he is, but I'm not bidding one red cent unless he puts the engines back. :hmph: