HMS Albion, meanwhile, will be put into extended readiness for three years, followed by a refit before working up and taking over from Bulwark as the fleet flagship once more in 2016.

Plymouth-based ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark were reportedly being eyed for early retirement in order to free up sailors for other vessels, amid a recruitment crisis in the armed forces.

“HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are currently laid up awaiting disposal,” the minister said. “Both ships require costly and time-consuming refits, and as such, were not considered a cost ...

The UK Royal Navy has ended its full spectrum naval capability following the scrapping of two amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, as part of a slew of defence cuts by the new ...

UK Defense sources pointed out there are still nuclear submarines and assault ships Albion, Ocean and Bulwark. London's Daily Mirror had taken on the Royal Navy arguing that the shrunken service ...