In an operation that started earlier this week, the dry dock was filled with water to allow HMS PRINCE OF WALES to float into the waters of the non-tidal basin for the first time. In a six hour operation, using nine tugs, she was then manoeuvred out of the dock with just two metres clearance at either side. HMS PRINCE OF WALES is now berthed at a nearby jetty, where the team will continue to outfit the ship and steadily bring her systems to life in preparation for sea trials in 2019.