Queen Elizabeth Carrier
Was appalled to read an article in the Business section of the Telegraph about the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier as it raises a great deal of concern. The high level of automation so that fewer sailors are needed, is heavily praised and emphasised. In addition, the idea of the crew finding their way round the ship using Platform Navigation instead of knowledge is close to risible. It should be kept in mind that this is a warship and thus subject to battle damage. Aicraft carriers are particularly vulnerable in the days of the missile and the word redundancy did not feature in the article. When the lights go out, sailors are desperately needed.