Originally Posted by
NutLoose
We’re getting a new “Royal Yacht
As a sales tool yes, but blowing 200 million on a ship to be used by a few.. No.
She will be Royal Navy manned, I wonder if they will include a heli deck and a secondary role, Britannia was supposed to double as a hospital ship, but missed the Falklands I believe due to the fuel it used.
If it does fulfill the same rôle a Heli deck would make sense.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57293882
I appreciate that the image is simply an artist's impression, but I also have the impression from that there there is a tell-tale circle showing on *her* repeat *her* upper scupper.
Several misconceptions amongst the postings so far, thankfully offset by Whenurhappy's thoughtful contribution.
Jack