# Aircraft Carrier Auctions The HMS Invincible is Put Up for Sale to the Public By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hms-invincible References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/29/aircraft-carrier-for-sale-on-internet-auction-site/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2fukspr) If I wasn't a starving student, I would put in a bid on the HMS Invincible. The [British Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-deaf-association) is auctioning off the decommissioned aircraft carrier publicly to the highest bidder. The HMS Invincible will probably be bought by someone wanting to use it as a museum, but I am hoping for a different outcome. I would love to see a rich entrepreneur buy the HMS Invincible and sail it all around the world. There is no price listed for the ship, but I imagine it will cost a pretty penny or two. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aircraft Carrier Ownership:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in exploring new uses and ownership models for decommissioned aircraft carriers. - **Naval Museum Transformation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in turning decommissioned naval vessels into interactive and immersive museums. - **Private Naval Expeditions:** Exploring luxury travel and adventure opportunities by offering private expeditions on decommissioned naval vessels. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from innovative approaches to utilizing decommissioned naval vessels for unique travel experiences. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive entertainment experiences using decommissioned naval vessels. - **Shipbuilding:** Innovative opportunities exist in repurposing decommissioned naval vessels for other industries such as transportation or offshore energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Specialized Custom Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts1.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Metaverse Mega Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaflower-super-mega-yacht.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Modular Concept Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-concept-aircraft.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md)