Ark Royal for sale on net

Just two weeks after the aircraft carrier was decommissioned at its home port of Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, the Ark Royal has been advertised for sale on the edisposals.com website.

The sale follows that of its sister ship HMS Invincible, which was towed away last week to a scrap- yard in Turkey after being sold on the same internet site.

Although the Ark Royal could also be sold for its scrap metal, other proposals include turning it into a heliport in London as well as a base for special forces to provide security at next year’s Olympic Games. And a move could be made to convert it into a nightclub and school in China.

Bidders have until 10am on June 13 to put their tenders forward.