Video: HMS Prince of Wales just fits under Forth Bridge

The Royal Navy's new supercarrier, HMS Prince of Wales has passed under the Forth bridges for the first time.

The 65000 tonne warship sailed under the under the iconic Forth Bridge, with just centimetres to spare.

It was a tight squeeze for the HMS Prince of Wales.placeholder image
It was a tight squeeze for the HMS Prince of Wales.

She will now begin trials in the open sea, testing all systems ahead of full deployment.

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