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ith tensions rising on the
Continent, Britain felt a pre-
emptive response was required.
A mighty ship was ordered that would
protect the island nation from the
storm brewing across the water on
mainland Europe. And so an English
shipyard set to work building what
was then one of the largest and most
impressive warships of its kind. This
flagship would become known as Ark
Royal. Making its name for fighting in
one of the greatest conflicts of its age,
it soon forged a fearsome reputation.
Eventually, however, its fallibility
would reveal itself and the vessel
would succumb to the seas.
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