Crowds lined the streets to bid farewell to their adopted Royal Navy submarine and crew today as they marched through the centre of Torquay led by the HM Band of the Royal Marines. Hundreds of cheering and clapping shoppers, workers and residents applauded the crew of HMS Torbay marching for the final time through the town as they handed back their traditional civic … [Read more...] about HMS Torbay waved a fond farewell by the people of Torbay
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Sailors celebrate HMS Torbay’s proud service
The ship’s company of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay celebrated her proud history at a decommissioning service today . After 32 years of service the Plymouth-based nuclear-powered submarine was alongside a jetty in Devonport Navy Base for the last time as she decommissioned via a ceremony at which a few tears were shed Her 614,000 mile journey around the world, … [Read more...] about Sailors celebrate HMS Torbay’s proud service
Royal Navy Warship HMS Argyll honoured by train company
A Royal Navy warship has been honoured by a commercial train company which is naming a locomotive after Plymouth-based HMS Argyll. A naming ceremony took place at HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday (Tuesday) when the GB Railfreight engine was named ‘Argyll’ and had a newly-attached ship’s crest unveiled with the crew present. The naming marks the beginning of a new … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Warship HMS Argyll honoured by train company
HMS Ocean Exercises its Freedom of the City of Sunderland
HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, has been alongside the Port of Sunderland since 6 July conducting her last affiliation visit to the city. HMS Ocean’s crew is proud of her long-standing affiliation with Sunderland and the visit is poignant as the last chance to pay tribute to the city before leaving naval service next year. Sailors and officers … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Exercises its Freedom of the City of Sunderland
Excellence Awards
Sgt Richard Davies has received a long service and good conduct award for 30 years’ service as a Royal Marine. Richard joined the Royal Marines in Jan 1987 (apparently after only joining for a £10 bet) and after passing basic training was drafted to 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth. He received his award from Colonel Simon Chapman (Royal Marines) at a ceremony in HM … [Read more...] about Excellence Awards
Royal Navy air crew rescues the last survivor of a sunken tanker
A Royal Navy air crew has rescued the last survivor of a sunken tanker in the Indian Ocean at the end of a dramatic day-long international rescue which saved 13 lives. Royal Navy Air Engineering Technician Stu Rogers was repeatedly swamped by waves as he spent half an hour trying to hook the stricken sailor and winch him up into HMS Monmouth's Wildcat helicopter, 140 miles … [Read more...] about Royal Navy air crew rescues the last survivor of a sunken tanker
Royal Navy Captain, Commander Michael Wood, awarded MBE for operations
The commanding officer of Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset has been awarded an MBE for his success on operations in UK waters - including a record illegal drugs haul. Commander Michael Wood, who lives on the outskirts of Plymouth, is praised in the award citation for ‘his leadership and deft management which have been key to sustaining his ship’s company … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Captain, Commander Michael Wood, awarded MBE for operations
Royal Navy creates tribute to women pioneer sailors
The Royal Navy joined with Plymouth City Council in opening a civic garden as a tribute to women who serve in the Royal Navy A plaque on Armada Way, by Babcock (the MOD industrial partner at Devonport Naval Base) was unveiled in the garden by Joan Picton, 97, a veteran former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) which marks 100 years of its formation this … [Read more...] about Royal Navy creates tribute to women pioneer sailors
Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Marines from 42 Commando today completed a 16.64 mile-a-day relay challenge over six days by handing the baton to Royal Marines Band colleagues. The hand-over event happened on Plymouth Hoe with colleagues from the HM Band of the Royal Marines giving them musical encouragement. The march is part of the 1664 Challenge, an annual event which marks the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Navy wakeboarding championships
The Royal Navy held its first official RN Wakeboard Championships last month at Boxend Park, Bedford – only a year after the sports first team was created. Over 20 wakeboarders, from complete beginner to seasoned rider, took part in the two-day cable competition, which comprised grassroots coaching and mentoring on day one, followed by a full competition on day … [Read more...] about Royal Navy wakeboarding championships
