HMS Invincible, the decommissioned Royal Navy aircraft carrier which was being towed to Turkey to be scrapped, was late last night diverted to Gibraltar as it entered the Strait. A Greek high net worth resident has reportedly purchased the vessel and plans to convert it into a floating office complex for the gaming industry.
Lawyers for the unnamed billionaire said that the current shortage of office space and the added attraction of landing facilities for private jets and helicopters made this an ideal alternative in the style of floating hotels. Additionally he felt that the heritage value would be much appreciated and a boost to local tourism.
Government sources however last night denied reports that there were also plans to refurbish the vessel’s engines in a bid to additionally use it to patrol British Gibraltar Waters against incursions by the Guardia Civil.
“Coming as it does at the end of the financial year I think April 1 is the ideal date for an investment of this kind and clarifies to the public what is meant by an onshore offshore centre,” said the source.
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