Dave Cullen captured the moment HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived at Glenmallan in Scotland to destore ammunition and other supplies before heading to Rosyth..

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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison
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Frank
Frank (@guest_800656)
6 months ago

The Long way round….

Iain
Iain (@guest_800667)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

True, but in this case there was little alternative to be able to offload all the live ordnance. On the plus side it has given rise to some absolutely gorgeous images.

ABCRodney
ABCRodney (@guest_800690)
6 months ago
Reply to  Iain

All I’ll say is a lot of my working life was up in Caithness and a superb vantage point is Dunnet head on a clear day right next to the Light House. Just not sure how a drone would get on as it’s a wee bit windy.

Frank
Frank (@guest_800742)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

I love that area… the whole Northern Coast is great for Bird and Ship watching…. No Midges either !

Frank
Frank (@guest_800751)
6 months ago
Reply to  Iain

yes, I know but it is a long old trip…. Wonder if the SNP could build a canal from the Clyde to the Forth ? 😄

DH
DH (@guest_800799)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

?? Immigration +shovels=long canal 💡…… 🙃 🕳️

Frank
Frank (@guest_800828)
6 months ago
Reply to  DH

Genius thinking mate….. 👌😁

JackDusty
JackDusty (@guest_800860)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

But they would ban warships from transiting as nuclear weapons would ne er be confirmed or denied as being on-board.

Coll
Coll (@guest_800876)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

At the beginning of the 20th century, two routes were proposed to build canals via the Loch Lomond route and a direct route via the Clyde to Rosyth. The carrier could have had a more direct route to Rosyth if they were built. It would have been the Mid-Scotland Ship Canal.

Frank
Frank (@guest_800904)
6 months ago
Reply to  Coll

Yup…. You know your history mate……. I do too ! 👌

Coll
Coll (@guest_801083)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

Shame it was never realised. It would have been bloody helpful these days.

Daniele Mandelli
Daniele Mandelli (@guest_802022)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

Unsure if DM Crombie is still in use, but that site does not store the munitions the QEC require, Glen Douglas does. So the long way round it will be,

ABCRodney
ABCRodney (@guest_800685)
6 months ago

Like many on here we all wondered about why POW hasn’t and self defence weapons other than small arms. We are supposed to have 1 carrier operational and 1 in standby. QE was due to take part in the Cold Response exercise and then be available for other Tasking so she has the full outfit of CIWS and munitions and stores. So she will destore her munitions and other stores before entering drydock. Its very impressive how they got POW up and deployed whilst QE goes in for work at Rosyth. But if she has to go to the Red… Read more »

DH
DH (@guest_800732)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

H&W
👍 👌 Getting there
👍 🕳️

Frank
Frank (@guest_800767)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

I’m not sure about this but has POW ever had her Phalanx ?

Rob
Rob (@guest_800804)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

Yes it should have. Was on board during build and sea trials. Platforms for Phalanx there but not fitted at time I left 2019

Grinch
Grinch (@guest_800833)
6 months ago
Reply to  Frank

Yes she has.

Frank
Frank (@guest_800862)
6 months ago
Reply to  Grinch

Oh… When ? I can’t remember her having them. It’s strange to understand why they would have all been removed in such a short service life…. 🤔

Dave
Dave (@guest_800846)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

Not quite correct with your tidal predictions as she wont be stuck for a month..she will be at Mallen for a short time before coming around to Rosyth soon but wont be next week.. I can assure you

ABCRodney
ABCRodney (@guest_801064)
6 months ago
Reply to  Dave

How so ? My understanding is that to get into or out of Rosyth she needs a Spring Tide, lowest possible to get under the Bridges and then highest to get over the Dock lip. And by my reckoning that’s Tuesday next week.
If I’m wrong kindly point me in the right direction 🤔

Dave
Dave (@guest_801067)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

She is due Rosyth within the next “few” weeks, however to say she will be stuck ifnot there by Wednesday .. well you are being very over dramatic and way if the mark. She can clear the Bridges at ANY low tide, and enter the dockyard at ANY high tide.

Dave
Dave (@guest_800899)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

I can assure you she will not be stuck if she doesnt sail anytime soon, she will be at Mallen for awhile before going to Rosyth but she wont be going to Rosyth in the next few days!

Jonno
Jonno (@guest_801001)
6 months ago
Reply to  ABCRodney

Will they take her up the Sound of Mull like the battleship HMS Duke of York on completion? That would be interesting.

Lusty
Lusty (@guest_800691)
6 months ago

At least there’s no crabs on deck.

DH
DH (@guest_800731)
6 months ago
Reply to  Lusty

Ahem, as opposed to wafu’s do you mean? Or pinheads n dabtoes 😉🕳️.

Lusty
Lusty (@guest_800784)
6 months ago
Reply to  DH

At least WAFUs don’t pop off to the 8-star hotel with its pillow menu between fights!

DH
DH (@guest_800788)
6 months ago
Reply to  Lusty

Ha, hence the addage ‘sling yer hook’ 😁

Lusty
Lusty (@guest_801020)
6 months ago
Reply to  DH

😂

Drew murrY
Drew murrY (@guest_800726)
6 months ago

Can anyone tell me if big lizzie would fit into inchgreen drydock in greenock

Lusty
Lusty (@guest_800787)
6 months ago
Reply to  Drew murrY

Yes.

However, the the dry dock itself will need a comprehensive package of work before the carriers could use it, and dock-side infrastructure is, well… poor, in a word.

It would require a decent amount of investment to make it usable, but the carriers would fit in there if required.

ABCRodney
ABCRodney (@guest_801203)
6 months ago
Reply to  Drew murrY

Size, access and location are fine. But cranes and infrastructure are gone and developers have their eyes on “Water front”developments. To be honest it’s a bloody shame but H&W ticks all the boxes when they get back to ship building.

Nevis
Nevis (@guest_800755)
6 months ago

Any idea how long she will be out of action for? I believe she was due to go into planned maintenance at the end of the year. Will that be brought forward?

Frank
Frank (@guest_800768)
6 months ago
Reply to  Nevis

Both answers would be Guesses….. apparently the Issue is not the same as QE’s but it has to be fixed in the dry dock… planned Maintenance being brought forwards sounds a good Idea but who knows.

Ramsay
Ramsay (@guest_800793)
6 months ago

When is it due in fourth near kirkcaldy?

Dave
Dave (@guest_800897)
6 months ago
Reply to  Ramsay

The “fourth”? Really??

Greig Mailland
Greig Mailland (@guest_801637)
6 months ago
Reply to  Dave

That you’d prefer “fourth” as you’re unlikely to be banned from using it…

Dave
Dave (@guest_801739)
6 months ago
Reply to  Greig Mailland

Its actually The “Forth” as that is the name of The Estuary, not Fourth as in the number

DeeBee
DeeBee (@guest_800835)
6 months ago

Would be even better pics is she actually worked 🙄

ChrisJ
ChrisJ (@guest_800848)
6 months ago

Cracking photos, Dave!

Dave
Dave (@guest_801134)
6 months ago
Reply to  ChrisJ

Thank you

Sharon fox
Sharon fox (@guest_800868)
6 months ago

Absolutely beautiful hopefully see her heading in or out of Rosyth

Dave
Dave (@guest_801135)
6 months ago
Reply to  Sharon fox

Thank you

Coll
Coll (@guest_800869)
6 months ago

Great pictures.

Dave
Dave (@guest_801136)
6 months ago
Reply to  Coll

Thank you

Tom
Tom (@guest_801290)
6 months ago

So… Why is HMS QE heading to Rosyth?

Bob Stevens
Bob Stevens (@guest_801421)
6 months ago
Reply to  Tom

Fab pics
What’s wrong with ” C & D ” locks in Portsmouth. The old carriers used them.

Dave
Dave (@guest_801740)
6 months ago
Reply to  Tom

Repairs to her propellor coupling as stated many times in various media outlets

Raymond Leake
Raymond Leake (@guest_801513)
6 months ago

Either the ship got a saboteur in the crew a joanna or she is jinxed, perhaps in future build warships in ENGLAND ,,just dont know what is going on in the Royal every few weeks something goes wrong maybe one of Putin’s mates ( a spy) needs to be flushed out perhaps someone can hide the drinks cabinet or get a better CAPTAIN all these breakdowns must be caused by someone

Dave
Dave (@guest_801741)
6 months ago
Reply to  Raymond Leake

The propellor couplings were built in England – were you not aware of that?

Daniele Mandelli
Daniele Mandelli (@guest_802024)
6 months ago
Reply to  Raymond Leake

It is posts like yours that fuel the “jinxed” “cursed” nonsense.

DH
DH (@guest_802061)
6 months ago
Reply to  Raymond Leake

Joanna??? 😳 😅 Female Jonah??? 🤔🕳️