Warship Hms Prince Of Wales Grounded Due To Propeller Shaft Grease Failure

HMS Prince of Wales’ “landmark mission” to the United States is hanging in the balance and may have to be cancelled. Specialist Royal Navy divers have been inspecting the ship since it broke down on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after it set sail for the US. Naval sources told the Telegraph that initial thoughts point to a lack of lubrication on the starboard side where the propeller shaft leaves the inside of the hull. Any overheating at that point due to friction could have destroyed the metal shaft, sources said. A better understanding of the problem, on which naval chiefs can make decisions, is not expected before the end of the week. However, it is thought likely that a period in dry dock will be needed to take a proper look at the area and carry out repairs.

“Significant Damage”

The dock at Rosyth, Scotland is thought to be the most likely base for any maintenance. The facility is owned by Babcock. Suggestions that the ship struck a submerged object have been reduced, the source added. The 65,000-tonne ship has been moved from Sandown mooring to nearby Stokes Bay, a more protected area that would allow divers to carry out detailed inspections. It will take days to move the ship to Rosyth if such a decision is made – jeopardizing training with the US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US Marine Corps, including flight testing with F-35 fighter jets. A senior defense source told The Telegraph that while they would have to wait for divers to confirm what the source of the issue was, they had “a good idea what the problem is”. The source added: “We believe there is significant damage to the right axle. It’s not working.” The source also said this would prove to be a “major problem to solve” and said they would investigate how this happened.

“Extremely Unfortunate”

Meanwhile, Admiral Lord West, the former First Sea Lord, said the timing of the matter was “extremely unfortunate”. “You would think that when they were testing they might have detected it,” he added. “If it’s not an inherent design flaw, it can be fixed quickly – and if it is, then someone needs a slap on the wrist.” However, he said the issue was a “shame”, given the importance of the ships. “The Americans see our carriers as extremely important because they need the help as their carrier numbers are down and they see threats everywhere,” he said. “If the war in Ukraine expands and becomes a world war, then the front line becomes the sea, because we are a maritime nation.” HMS Prince of Wales’ departure from Portsmouth was already delayed at the weekend due to a technical problem, although it is not known if the incidents are related.

title: “Warship Hms Prince Of Wales Grounded Due To Propeller Shaft Grease Failure Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Lindsay Nixon”

HMS Prince of Wales’ “landmark mission” to the United States is hanging in the balance and may have to be cancelled. Specialist Royal Navy divers have been inspecting the ship since it broke down on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after it set sail for the US. Naval sources told the Telegraph that initial thoughts point to a lack of lubrication on the starboard side where the propeller shaft leaves the inside of the hull. Any overheating at that point due to friction could have destroyed the metal shaft, sources said. A better understanding of the problem, on which naval chiefs can make decisions, is not expected before the end of the week. However, it is thought likely that a period in dry dock will be needed to take a proper look at the area and carry out repairs.

“Significant Damage”

The dock at Rosyth, Scotland is thought to be the most likely base for any maintenance. The facility is owned by Babcock. Suggestions that the ship struck a submerged object have been reduced, the source added. The 65,000-tonne ship has been moved from Sandown mooring to nearby Stokes Bay, a more protected area that would allow divers to carry out detailed inspections. It will take days to move the ship to Rosyth if such a decision is made – jeopardizing training with the US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US Marine Corps, including flight testing with F-35 fighter jets. A senior defense source told The Telegraph that while they would have to wait for divers to confirm what the source of the issue was, they had “a good idea what the problem is”. The source added: “We believe there is significant damage to the right axle. It’s not working.” The source also said this would prove to be a “major problem to solve” and said they would investigate how this happened.

“Extremely Unfortunate”

Meanwhile, Admiral Lord West, the former First Sea Lord, said the timing of the matter was “extremely unfortunate”. “You would think that when they were testing they might have detected it,” he added. “If it’s not an inherent design flaw, it can be fixed quickly – and if it is, then someone needs a slap on the wrist.” However, he said the issue was a “shame”, given the importance of the ships. “The Americans see our carriers as extremely important because they need the help as their carrier numbers are down and they see threats everywhere,” he said. “If the war in Ukraine expands and becomes a world war, then the front line becomes the sea, because we are a maritime nation.” HMS Prince of Wales’ departure from Portsmouth was already delayed at the weekend due to a technical problem, although it is not known if the incidents are related.

title: “Warship Hms Prince Of Wales Grounded Due To Propeller Shaft Grease Failure Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Rose Numbers”

HMS Prince of Wales’ “landmark mission” to the United States is hanging in the balance and may have to be cancelled. Specialist Royal Navy divers have been inspecting the ship since it broke down on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after it set sail for the US. Naval sources told the Telegraph that initial thoughts point to a lack of lubrication on the starboard side where the propeller shaft leaves the inside of the hull. Any overheating at that point due to friction could have destroyed the metal shaft, sources said. A better understanding of the problem, on which naval chiefs can make decisions, is not expected before the end of the week. However, it is thought likely that a period in dry dock will be needed to take a proper look at the area and carry out repairs.

“Significant Damage”

The dock at Rosyth, Scotland is thought to be the most likely base for any maintenance. The facility is owned by Babcock. Suggestions that the ship struck a submerged object have been reduced, the source added. The 65,000-tonne ship has been moved from Sandown mooring to nearby Stokes Bay, a more protected area that would allow divers to carry out detailed inspections. It will take days to move the ship to Rosyth if such a decision is made – jeopardizing training with the US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US Marine Corps, including flight testing with F-35 fighter jets. A senior defense source told The Telegraph that while they would have to wait for divers to confirm what the source of the issue was, they had “a good idea what the problem is”. The source added: “We believe there is significant damage to the right axle. It’s not working.” The source also said this would prove to be a “major problem to solve” and said they would investigate how this happened.

“Extremely Unfortunate”

Meanwhile, Admiral Lord West, the former First Sea Lord, said the timing of the matter was “extremely unfortunate”. “You would think that when they were testing they might have detected it,” he added. “If it’s not an inherent design flaw, it can be fixed quickly – and if it is, then someone needs a slap on the wrist.” However, he said the issue was a “shame”, given the importance of the ships. “The Americans see our carriers as extremely important because they need the help as their carrier numbers are down and they see threats everywhere,” he said. “If the war in Ukraine expands and becomes a world war, then the front line becomes the sea, because we are a maritime nation.” HMS Prince of Wales’ departure from Portsmouth was already delayed at the weekend due to a technical problem, although it is not known if the incidents are related.

title: “Warship Hms Prince Of Wales Grounded Due To Propeller Shaft Grease Failure Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-17” author: “Daniel Chavez”

HMS Prince of Wales’ “landmark mission” to the United States is hanging in the balance and may have to be cancelled. Specialist Royal Navy divers have been inspecting the ship since it broke down on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after it set sail for the US. Naval sources told the Telegraph that initial thoughts point to a lack of lubrication on the starboard side where the propeller shaft leaves the inside of the hull. Any overheating at that point due to friction could have destroyed the metal shaft, sources said. A better understanding of the problem, on which naval chiefs can make decisions, is not expected before the end of the week. However, it is thought likely that a period in dry dock will be needed to take a proper look at the area and carry out repairs.

“Significant Damage”

The dock at Rosyth, Scotland is thought to be the most likely base for any maintenance. The facility is owned by Babcock. Suggestions that the ship struck a submerged object have been reduced, the source added. The 65,000-tonne ship has been moved from Sandown mooring to nearby Stokes Bay, a more protected area that would allow divers to carry out detailed inspections. It will take days to move the ship to Rosyth if such a decision is made – jeopardizing training with the US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US Marine Corps, including flight testing with F-35 fighter jets. A senior defense source told The Telegraph that while they would have to wait for divers to confirm what the source of the issue was, they had “a good idea what the problem is”. The source added: “We believe there is significant damage to the right axle. It’s not working.” The source also said this would prove to be a “major problem to solve” and said they would investigate how this happened.

“Extremely Unfortunate”

Meanwhile, Admiral Lord West, the former First Sea Lord, said the timing of the matter was “extremely unfortunate”. “You would think that when they were testing they might have detected it,” he added. “If it’s not an inherent design flaw, it can be fixed quickly – and if it is, then someone needs a slap on the wrist.” However, he said the issue was a “shame”, given the importance of the ships. “The Americans see our carriers as extremely important because they need the help as their carrier numbers are down and they see threats everywhere,” he said. “If the war in Ukraine expands and becomes a world war, then the front line becomes the sea, because we are a maritime nation.” HMS Prince of Wales’ departure from Portsmouth was already delayed at the weekend due to a technical problem, although it is not known if the incidents are related.