A £3billion Royal Navy warship is reportedly "being stripped for parts" after it suffered a major mechanical problem last year. HMS Prince of Wales had set out for a visit to the USA in August when a problem with one of its propellers meant it had to return to port having only got as far as the coast of the Isle of Wight.
The incident happened just 24 hours into the voyage. It has also been reported that the other propeller will also need replacing due to the same issues.
Now, according to the Daily Telegraph, parts from HMS Prince of Wales are being stripped and used on sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth while in dry dock in Scotland. The national newspaper reports that items such as oil and fuel filters have been switched between the vessels.
