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British Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Hamburg

Delayed by strong North Sea winds, the HMS Queen Elizabeth docks for a significant military collaboration visit.

  • The HMS Queen Elizabeth, a 284-meter-long aircraft carrier, reached Hamburg after delays due to strong winds.
  • The carrier, carrying 1,450 crew members and 40 aircraft, is the first of its kind to visit Hamburg in 14 years.
  • The visit marks a new phase in German-British naval cooperation, highlighted by the signing of the 'Trinity House Agreement'.
  • The ship will be stationed at the Steinwerder cruise terminal until November 23, with no public tours available.
  • Security is tight with 55 soldiers from the Hamburg Homeland Security unit guarding the area around the clock.
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