{"product_id":"hms-ark-royal-r07-teak-ballpoint-pen-slim","title":"HMS Ark Royal (R07) – Teak Ballpoint Pen – Slim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHMS Ark Royal (R07) – Teak Ballpoint \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePen\u003c\/span\u003e – Slim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA remarkable piece of British naval history, beautifully handcrafted into a unique writing instrument.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually handcrafted on a lathe by a highly skilled artisan \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epen\u003c\/span\u003e-maker in Scotland, using genuine Burmese teak reclaimed from the magnificent timber ladders salvaged by Trinity Marine from HMS \u003ci\u003eArk Royal\u003c\/i\u003e in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epen\u003c\/span\u003e is individually turned and finished, with natural variations in colour, grain and shape ensuring no two are ever quite alike. The high-quality gunmetal-finished fittings beautifully complement the warmth, character and distinguished naval heritage of this historic timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a smart black metal gift case, with the ship’s name engraved on the lid and details of the timber’s provenance permanently recorded on the reverse. A spare ink refill is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exclusive writing instruments are available only through Trinity Marine, the only company granted permission to board \u003ci\u003eThe Mighty Ark\u003c\/i\u003e and salvage significant quantities of her original fixtures, fittings and artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe History of HMS Ark Royal (R07)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Swan Hunter and commissioned in 1985, HMS \u003ci\u003eArk Royal\u003c\/i\u003e was an Invincible-class aircraft carrier that served during the Bosnian conflict and 2003 Iraq War. Affectionately nicknamed \u003cb\u003e‘The Mighty Ark’\u003c\/b\u003e, she was a former Royal Navy flagship before being decommissioned in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, she arrived in Turkey for dismantling, where Trinity Marine recovered numerous historic artefacts, including the beautiful Burmese teak ladders from which these \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epens\u003c\/span\u003e are crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnce part of a mighty Royal Navy aircraft carrier, this historic timber has been given a new lease of life, creating a unique and practical keepsake to be treasured for generations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trinity Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893484159261,"sku":"PEN-ARS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2752\/7453\/files\/HMSArkRoyal_R07_TeakBallpointPen_Slim22.jpg?v=1793192947","url":"https:\/\/www.trinitymarine.co.uk\/products\/hms-ark-royal-r07-teak-ballpoint-pen-slim","provider":"Trinity Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}