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'Lust for adventure': An artist's impression of the proposed UK flagship, which is gathering growing support from senior ministers
'Lust for adventure': An artist's impression of the proposed UK flagship, which is gathering growing support from senior ministers
Flagship Shows The Nation's Lust For Adventure: Ministers Salute Mail's Plan For Iconic Vessel -- Daily Mail
* Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Education Secretary Michael Gove among MPs behind privately-funded project
Crucially, the 650ft, four-masted UK Flagship will not be funded by taxpayers’ money, instead drawing on donations from businesses, philanthropists and the public.
Mr Clegg said: ‘This is directly in line with Britain’s proud naval tradition which stretches back hundreds of years. Our country has always been at the forefront of trade, exploration and scientific research and the UK Flagship can help us to continue to be so.
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My Comment: Impressive .... and at 650 ft .... a big boat.
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