Want to own your own aircraft carrier?

themoneycollector · 12-02-2010, 10:49 AM

You can buy the British HMS Invincible

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList

HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. Laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding, Barrow-in-Furness, she was completed in 1980. She is currently stable for tow, subject to buyer confirmation.
Displacement - Current 17000 Tonnes
Estimated metal weight - 10000 Tonnes
Estimated metal % - 95% mild steel
Length - OA 210m, W/L 193m
Draught - Fwd 5.2m, Mid 5.8m, Aft 5.8m
Beam - Extreme 35m, Ex-walkways 32m, W/L 27.53m
Height - 46m (estimated at current draught
Engines - Removed
Generators and Pumps - Generally unserviceable or not working
For fuller information, please see the General Particulars.

landhoney · 12-02-2010, 10:52 AM

Ohh, and its "In Stock" too, I hate it when you order a one-off aircraft carrier and it's out of stock or on back-order.

Whee · 12-02-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

Ohh, and its "In Stock" too, I hate it when you order a one-off aircraft carrier and it's out of stock or on back-order.

But are the online aircraft carriers better than the ones I can buy at my local aircraft carrier store?

markem · 12-02-2010, 01:43 PM

Did anyone get as much of a kick out of the "compare" button as I did?

Subvet642 · 12-02-2010, 01:57 PM

With no engines, there's only one thing it's good for:

Practice!

T.G · 12-02-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

But are the online aircraft carriers better than the ones I can buy at my local aircraft carrier store?

No. B&M aircraft carriers are better.

newcigarz · 12-02-2010, 10:53 AM

I'm kinda liking the Armored Range Rover.

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList

GKitty · 12-02-2010, 11:17 AM

I'm thinking the R 400F Snowblower would make driveways a snap this winter.

Wonder if they could ship it in time for Christmas. Hmmmmm....

Pat1075 · 12-02-2010, 11:23 AM

can I find engines for this at my local marina?

bobarian · 12-02-2010, 01:26 PM

Group buy!

We could float it out by the Shack for additional herf space!

bvilchez · 12-04-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

I'm kinda liking the Armored Range Rover.

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList

It's nice but nothing mentioned about the arsenal it carries or how many miles 007 put on it.

Sauer Grapes · 12-02-2010, 07:56 PM

http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList

Obviously the best deal on the site. 84 pounds for a tire iron.

Apoco · 12-02-2010, 09:39 PM

My secret santa target is going to be SO surprised!

massphatness · 12-02-2010, 09:58 PM

I just spit beer on the bar - classic thread
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CRIMPS · 12-03-2010, 10:26 PM

Just added to the Christmas list... here's hoping...

HK3- · 12-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Would make a nice lawn ornament.

mosesbotbol · 12-04-2010, 08:05 AM

Falmouth Harbor does not have a slip available large enough.

12-04-2010, 10:18 AM

I'll take the harrier instead. I've always wanted a VTOL.

STEVE S · 12-04-2010, 11:00 AM

You can try stork3268@aol.com he may be able to build you one.

My mistake I thought you wanted to buy one.

12-04-2010, 11:33 AM

Party Island!!!
A little paint, some palm trees, palapas.
I think I would want a Harrier to go with it.

12-02-2010, 10:49 AM	#1
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Want to own your own aircraft carrier? You can buy the British HMS Invincible http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList HMS Invincible is for sale by tender. Laid down in 1973 at Vickers Shipbuilding, Barrow-in-Furness, she was completed in 1980. She is currently stable for tow, subject to buyer confirmation. Displacement - Current 17000 Tonnes Estimated metal weight - 10000 Tonnes Estimated metal % - 95% mild steel Length - OA 210m, W/L 193m Draught - Fwd 5.2m, Mid 5.8m, Aft 5.8m Beam - Extreme 35m, Ex-walkways 32m, W/L 27.53m Height - 46m (estimated at current draught Engines - Removed Generators and Pumps - Generally unserviceable or not working For fuller information, please see the General Particulars.

12-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#2
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? Ohh, and its "In Stock" too, I hate it when you order a one-off aircraft carrier and it's out of stock or on back-order. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

12-02-2010, 01:43 PM	#4
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Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? With no engines, there's only one thing it's good for: Practice! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

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GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? I'm thinking the R 400F Snowblower would make driveways a snap this winter. Wonder if they could ship it in time for Christmas. Hmmmmm.... __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? Group buy! We could float it out by the Shack for additional herf space!

12-02-2010, 07:56 PM	#12
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INT...mpTo=OfferList Obviously the best deal on the site. 84 pounds for a tire iron.

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12-02-2010, 09:58 PM	#14
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? I just spit beer on the bar - classic thread Posted via Mobile Device

12-03-2010, 10:26 PM	#15
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? Just added to the Christmas list... here's hoping... __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

12-04-2010, 07:40 AM	#16
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12-04-2010, 10:18 AM	#18
msayewich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? I'll take the harrier instead. I've always wanted a VTOL.

12-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#19
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? You can try stork3268@aol.com he may be able to build you one. My mistake I thought you wanted to buy one. Last edited by STEVE S; 12-04-2010 at 11:03 AM. Reason: had to add a line

12-04-2010, 11:33 AM	#20
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Want to own your own aircraft carrier? Party Island!!! A little paint, some palm trees, palapas. I think I would want a Harrier to go with it.