HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth after dark

After a visit to Oslo, HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to her home port, Portsmouth, in the early winter evening. I risked frostbite to bring you these images!

[@garrypowell4890]

Welcome home to our guys 😊👍

[@Blakeneypoint]

and gals

[@garrypowell4890]

When I said guys I meant both are men and girls. So sorry should have stated that👍

[@chrislewis8714]

I was onboard at the time. It was a frosty night indeed.

[@FreeSpiritsII]

We were waving at you from Haslar marina, on your port side. But we probably looked like two demented snowmen!

[@Gsmooth10455]

Does anyone have any idea when Prince of Wales will be ready to sail again?

[@Gsmooth10455]

@@FreeSpiritsII When will Prince of Wales be ready?

[@FreeSpiritsII]

I’m afraid I am just a recreational sailor, so my information is from Google. The press is reporting the Royal Navy as saying it will be Spring 2023.

[@leopoldofrances2692]

Hi, nice video. You said something some time ago about problems with your Torqeedo electric engine. I'm about buying one. Can you tell us how was it?. Thank you!

[@FreeSpiritsII]

Cheers! Yeh we had a long running fault in the Torqeedo that required a replacement unit. It took ages (more than 6 months) to squeeze that out of the sole UK agent, we weren’t very happy with them. But the motor is fantastic now. Given our type of use we’ve now upgraded to a bigger and heavier dinghy and a 20hp outboard. And so the Torqeedo will probably go up for sale as we approach the sailing season. It’s fabulous and we will miss it.