HMS Ark Royal Ship's Programme 2009

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12th January - Sail from Portsmouth.

15th - 19th January - Visit to Liverpool (includes Ship Open To Visitors).

20th - 25th January - De-ammunition at Glen Mallen Armament Depot.

27th - 28th January - Anchor in Scapa Flow.

29th January - Arrive for a visit to North Shields (includes Ship Open To Visitors).

3rd February - Sail from North Shields.

5th February - Arrive in Portsmouth for a docking period and mini refit.

5th March - 80th birthday party on board in honour of Sir Donald Gosling.

9th March - Enter dry dock.

April - Portsmouth in dry dock.

May - Portsmouth in dry dock.

June - Portsmouth in dry dock.

July - Portsmouth in dry dock.

4th August - Flood up and cold move to North West Wall.

4th September - Full ceremonial divisions on the flight deck, Vice Admiral Alan Massey to take the salute, followed by Families Day.

25th September - Sail from Portsmouth for Shakedown and post-maintenance sea trials.

9th - 13th October - Portsmouth for weekend leave and corrective maintenance.

13th October - Sail for further sea trials.

15th October - Portsmouth.

23rd October - Final inspection to formally end the mini-refit.

29th? November - Sail from Portsmouth.

5th November - Commence Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST) at Devonport.

17th December - BOST complete.

18th December - Portsmouth for Christmas leave.