British supercarrier catches fire.

The aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth caught fire after docking at Glenmallan to unload ammunition in preparation for propeller repairs.

British media reported that a fire broke out on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth on the night of March 8 while it was docked at Glenmallan port in Scotland. "There were no casualties, the ship sustained minor damage from the fire, and it's all over now," a source on board the warship said.

HMS Queen Elizabeth docked at Glenmallan to unload ammunition and supplies before proceeding to the Rosyth shipyard for propeller shaft repairs and maintenance.

A British Navy spokesperson confirmed the information, saying that the "minor fire" on HMS Queen Elizabeth had been quickly brought under control and extinguished, emphasizing that the incident was not related to the ship's ammunition depot.

HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving at port in Scotland in 2022. Photo: British Navy

The Scottish Fire Service announced that it is working with the British Navy to investigate the cause of the fire.

The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was scheduled to participate in and lead a task force of eight naval vessels as part of Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise since 1988. However, the warship had to withdraw from the mission due to a propeller shaft problem before leaving port in early February, forcing the British Navy to hastily deploy the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as its replacement.

HMS Queen Elizabeth also did not participate in the Red Sea naval operation, despite calls from the British military , because the supply ship Fort Victoria was unable to set sail due to a shortage of personnel. This forced the British military to deploy Typhoon fighter jets stationed on the island of Cyprus, thousands of kilometers from Yemen, for attacks targeting Houthi forces.

The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, comprising HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, are the largest warships in British naval history and cost over $4 billion each. However, both warships have repeatedly experienced technical problems, such as burst water pipes and malfunctioning fire hoses, forcing them to spend extended periods in port for repairs.

Vu Anh (According to UK Defence Journal )

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