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Royal Navy’s ‘first – but definitely not last’ female admiral takes command
A century-old ‘glass ceiling’ in the Royal Navy shattered today as Jude Terry became the first female admiral in its history. And with the numbers, breadth of talent and experience of women in today’s Senior Service, she believes there will be many more women to reach the rank – and go higher. After nearly 25…
Royal Navy assumes command of key NATO task force
The Royal Navy today took charge of NATO’s most important task force with a ceremony aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth. For the next 12 months it is responsible for leading the alliance’s Maritime High Readiness Force – an international task group formed to deal with major global events. The most senior…
Plymouth Women’s Network: Here, Our Voice!
On the 8th March 2022, between 12 and 2PM, Plymouth Women’s Network invite women and feminist allies of all genders and none, to a memorial and rally at the Sundial, Plymouth City Center, to mark International Women’s Day and Strike. Our theme for this year’s event is Here, Our Voice! We will also be hosting…
How a caretaker discovered Plymouth’s secret Jewish cemetery
by Lucy Daltroff. A forgotten graveyard was hidden behind a locked door, now Plymouth’s Jewish heritage is its top visitor attraction. It’s a sunny day on Plymouth Hoe and all seems normal, but those with sharp eyes might be able to see a man with a very determined expression, hacking down the undergrowth. Watch him…
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Navy News
Royal Navy supports international research into Polar penguin population
Royal Navy research ship HMS Protector is helping cutting-edge international research into the penguin populace and climate change in one of the most remote places on earth. Experts…
Navy’s ice ship Protector honours pioneering polar explorer 100 years on
Sailors from HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. Crew of the icebreaker…
Royal Navy doubles training capacity for women to push for 25 per cent representation
One in six sailors passing out of the Royal Navy’s principal basic training base is a woman – as the Service pushes to reach one quarter female representation…
Royal Marines Pioneer Technology and Treatment to Tackle Heat Illness
Pioneering technology, training and treatment is helping to eliminate the risk of potentially fatal heat illness as recruits strive to become Royal Marines Commandos. State-of-the-art body monitors recording…
Sport
2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – A Race Like No Other
Start: Cowes – Sunday 7 August 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race A race like no other – The RORC’s 1,805nm Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race will start…
Apivia – stand-out IMOCA performance in the Rolex Fastnet Race
An exceptional example of an extraordinary boat paired up with a hugely talented crew has been the combination of Apivia with doublehanders Charlie Dalin and Paul Meilhat competing in this…
Skorpios takes line honours in Cherbourg
Dmitry Rybolovlev’s ClubSwan 125 Skorpios took line honours in the Rolex Fastnet Race this evening, after crossing the finish line in Cherbourg at 2015 BST. Their total elapsed time for…
First MOCRA multihull screams into Cherbourg on Rolex Fastnet Race
While it is hard to draw attention in the Rolex Fastnet Race away from the fast and the glamorous at the front end of the fleet, we must spare a…
Slow boats past the Scillies in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Ironic after Sunday’s brutal start, less than 48 hours in and across the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet competitors have been struggling in light winds, especially around the Traffic Separation Scheme…
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild establishes new Rolex Fastnet Race record
The extraordinary 32m long Ultime Maxi Edmond de Rothschild showed a clean pair of heels to the rest of the fleet in the 49th Rolex Fastnet Race arriving this evening…
