Three iconic bridges met in the Forth as the 700-tonne bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth passed under the Forth bridges on its way to Babcock’s Rosyth Dockyard.
The forward island, known as upper block 07, was constructed by BAE Systems in Portsmouth.
This section contains the main ship’s bridge and vital mission systems compartments. It also houses a mess and pantry, chart house, stores and accommodation for the captain and navigation staff.
It has been fitted with a 78-tonne lifting frame to allow the Goliath crane to lift it on to the ship next month.
Programme director Ian Booth said: “This iconic section will house the ship’s bridge from where the vessel will be commanded.
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“Seeing it arrive at Rosyth is a proud moment and underlines just how far the Aircraft Carrier Alliance has come over the last few months.”
It is estimated HMS Queen Elizabeth will be structurally complete towards the end of this year.
The ship is the first aircraft carrier to use two islands the second aft island, currently being built at BAE Systems in Scotstoun, will operate as an aircraft control tower.
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