if you are referring to the Harrier carrier, it was under construction at the time. If you are referring to the conventional carrier, it was being scrapped at the time and was too far gone to be of any use.
HMS Ark Royal
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There have been 5 ships in the Royal Navy with that name. All of them, except the first, had been given the name Ark Royal at their first commissioning. The first Ark Royal was originally the Ark Raleigh, built in 1587.
HMS Ark Royal, the British aircraft carrier, measures approximately 804 feet (245 meters) in length. It was the fourth ship to carry the name and served in the Royal Navy from 1955 until 1979. The ship was designed to operate fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, playing a significant role during its service.
commissioned on 1st November 1956 at Devonport
HMS Ark Royal (R09) was the fourth aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy and was decommissioned in 1979. After her decommissioning, she was sold for scrap and dismantled in 1980. The remnants of the ship no longer exist, as she was completely broken down. Today, her legacy lives on through various memorials and historical accounts of her service.
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It would have to have been June or July 1958 as she was in Med prior to that and started refit at Devonport on 1st August 1958
Yes, there are crew lists available for HMS Ark Royal (R09), which was commissioned in 1955 and served until 1979. These lists can often be found in naval archives, historical records, and online resources dedicated to maritime history. Additionally, organizations such as the National Archives in the UK may have relevant information and documents related to the ship and its crew. Individual records may also be accessible through veterans' associations or naval heritage groups.
The Ark Royal, primarily serving as an aircraft carrier for the British Royal Navy, played a crucial role during wartime by projecting naval air power and providing air support for naval operations. It facilitated the launch and recovery of aircraft, enabling strategic strikes against enemy targets, reconnaissance, and air defense. Additionally, the Ark Royal served as a command center for coordinating naval operations and ensuring the protection of fleet assets during conflicts.
Currently the HMS Illustrious, is now helicopter based assault carrier. The HMS Royal Ark was decomissioned spring of 2011. The Royal Navy has commissioned the Queen Elizabeth class super carriers and two are being built now, with the first expected to join service in 2016 and the second 2018. To give you an idea of the difference in the carriers, the Illustrious is 2,000 long tons (22,000 t) with4 Olympus gas turbine engines, 2 Shafts. The new carriers (first will be the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the second HMS Prince of Wales) will be 65,000 long tons (66,000 t) powered by 2 x Rolls-Royce MT30 Gas Turbines.