Start Your Bidding on the HMS Ark Royal!

Feuer Frei! · 05-13-11, 07:16 AM

In case you're on the market for a used aircraft carrier, the Brits have officially posted an advertisement offering up the HMS Ark Royal, former flagship of the Royal Navy, and time is running out to buy. The only problem is you're going to have to buy her without seeing her for yourself since the last day to sign up to inspect your future aircraft carrier was yesterday. For those of you who did sign up, tours are scheduled at 8:00 AM on May 7 and 8 at Her Majesty's Navy Base, Portsmouth, UK.
If you're not quite sure you want to buy the 19,000 tonne ship as your pleasure cruiser you can always click on the button to add her to your wish list until you make up your mind or save up enough cash from your allowance. I mean, she's a pretty old ship; you may want to shop around before committing to her. After all, she comes with no weapons or aircraft and the status of her electronics or engines just can't be confirmed without seeing them for yourself. However, if you absolutely must have an aircraft carrier right this instant, simply click the add to cart button and checkout (this actually doesn't work, I tried).

SOURCE

I'll take 2 thanks. Errmm...

EDIT: WORKING LINK TO THE BIDDING SITE

Torplexed · 05-13-11, 07:28 AM

*sigh* So many interesting items up for auction lately. Which would intimidate my enemies more? A 19,000 tonne aircraft carrier or Princess Beatrice's freakish fascinator? Decisions...decisions.

the_tyrant · 05-13-11, 07:34 AM

in china they have an aircraft carrier theme park built on an old aircraft carrier

maybe Hugh Hefner should built a "playboy carrier"

Fish In The Water · 05-13-11, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Which would intimidate my enemies more? A 19,000 tonne aircraft carrier or Princess Beatrice's freakish fascinator?

I was gonna say the carrier, (until I read it doesn't come with planes or weapons), so now I'll have to give it to Princess Beatrice hands down!

Herr-Berbunch · 05-13-11, 08:05 AM

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with a brief outline of your intentions regarding the vessel

Jimbuna · 05-13-11, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

*sigh* So many interesting items up for auction lately. Which would intimidate my enemies more? A 19,000 tonne aircraft carrier or Princess Beatrice's freakish fascinator? Decisions...decisions.

Bidding for that monstrosity is at over £5k atm

Anthony W. · 05-13-11, 01:55 PM

I'd turn it into a house. Have her dry docked in my yard and dig a canal all the way to Lake Michigan for when I wanted to take her out.

Oh the many dreams...

Man: "Hey baby - wanna come over?"

Woman: "Sure - where do you live?"

Man: "Anywhere I choose to put my house."

Woman: "Wait - you live in a trailer and you drive a Ferarri?"

Man: "No, silly, how is it not obvious - I live in an aircraft carrier!"

Woman:

Man:

magic452 · 05-14-11, 01:35 AM

Anthony, that sure would solve the problem of where to park the family jet.

Magic

FIREWALL · 05-14-11, 02:11 AM

I bid a 4 torp spread from... a VIIB.

05-13-11, 07:16 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Start Your Bidding on the HMS Ark Royal! In case you're on the market for a used aircraft carrier, the Brits have officially posted an advertisement offering up the HMS Ark Royal, former flagship of the Royal Navy, and time is running out to buy. The only problem is you're going to have to buy her without seeing her for yourself since the last day to sign up to inspect your future aircraft carrier was yesterday. For those of you who did sign up, tours are scheduled at 8:00 AM on May 7 and 8 at Her Majesty's Navy Base, Portsmouth, UK. If you're not quite sure you want to buy the 19,000 tonne ship as your pleasure cruiser you can always click on the button to add her to your wish list until you make up your mind or save up enough cash from your allowance. I mean, she's a pretty old ship; you may want to shop around before committing to her. After all, she comes with no weapons or aircraft and the status of her electronics or engines just can't be confirmed without seeing them for yourself. However, if you absolutely must have an aircraft carrier right this instant, simply click the add to cart button and checkout (this actually doesn't work, I tried). SOURCE I'll take 2 thanks. Errmm... EDIT: WORKING LINK TO THE BIDDING SITE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

05-13-11, 01:55 PM	#7
Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I'd turn it into a house. Have her dry docked in my yard and dig a canal all the way to Lake Michigan for when I wanted to take her out. Oh the many dreams... Man: "Hey baby - wanna come over?" Woman: "Sure - where do you live?" Man: "Anywhere I choose to put my house." Woman: "Wait - you live in a trailer and you drive a Ferarri?" Man: "No, silly, how is it not obvious - I live in an aircraft carrier!" Woman: Man: __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

05-14-11, 01:35 AM	#8
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Anthony, that sure would solve the problem of where to park the family jet. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

05-14-11, 02:11 AM	#9
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I bid a 4 torp spread from... a VIIB. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-13-11, 07:28 AM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	sigh So many interesting items up for auction lately. Which would intimidate my enemies more? A 19,000 tonne aircraft carrier or Princess Beatrice's freakish fascinator? Decisions...decisions.

05-13-11, 07:34 AM	#3
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	in china they have an aircraft carrier theme park built on an old aircraft carrier maybe Hugh Hefner should built a "playboy carrier"