Farewell Ark Royal

[Lime]

At least we still have HMS Victory! She was narrowly saved from being scrapped and is technically still the commander in chief's flagship!

http://www.hms-victory.com/index.php...153&Itemid=572

[Bigkahuna]

I had the honor of raising several glasses with the Ark Royals Chief Diver "Shiner" Brassington, when the Ark Royal visited New York many years ago. It always amazed me that the ship had actual pubs on board where alcohol was served. This was after the rum ration was abolished on "Black Tot Day". She was a fine ship with a proud history. Her passing will be mourned.