The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal has gone up for sale on the Ministry of Defence's auction website.
The Royal Navy's former flagship was decommissioned two weeks ago after 25 years' service as part of the government's defence budget review.
Proposals for it include turning it into a commercial heliport, a base for security personnel during the London Olympics, or a school and nightclub.
But it could also be sold for scrap like its sister ship HMS Invincible.
Ark Royal's operations have included leading the UK's naval forces during the invasion of Iraq.
The current ship is the fifth vessel to carry the name - the first saw battle in 1588 against the Spanish Armada.
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