In the 1950s the RN considered Eagle to have 2,550 as a crew and expected the new 1952 ship to have around the same number, though more tonnage was slated for their accomodation.
The build schedule was expected to be 6 years and three months roughly from laid down to completion.
It was unlikely to be laid down in 1953, and would cost some to gain the available slip (booked for a liner). So the next available slip in January 1955, which means a completion around May 1961.
Another slip is available in June 1955.
In the Medium Fleet CV study of 35,000tons we have a figure of 2,400 for its crew (I have no figure for the 28,000ton study), reflecting that it carries less aircraft and uses one less set of boilers and machinary than the 1952 design, and has just four twin 3" turrents.
Build schedule was 4 years and 11 months roughly as provisionaly outlined in 1954, for laydown in August 1957 and completion by May 1962.
Long term costing in '59-60 shows the provision for three new fleet carriers completing 1970-71, 1971-72 and 1972-73. Clearly the decision had been put off.
