The Type 23 frigate located the two Russian ships in the early hours of Friday morning [14 Apr 17] as they sailed through the North Sea towards the Dover Straits. The Steregushchiy-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Boiky, were joined later in the afternoon by a Russian support tanker and an ocean-going tug. HMS Sutherland will continue to monitor the movements of the … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline
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Royal Navy dinghy sailors boosted by a bus
Two sailors have taken the bus in their bid to break their own dinghy long-distance world record by sailing from Plymouth to Scotland. Acting Petty Officer Phil Slade (Royal Navy) and MOD civilian Mark Belamarich have the backing of Plymouth CityBus Company in the pair’s bid to sail about 500 nautical miles in a Royal Navy sail training dinghy – about 200 more than their … [Read more...] about Royal Navy dinghy sailors boosted by a bus
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose welcomes crew back on board
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose welcomed her crew back on board to what is now one of the most advanced warships in the fleet after a complex refit. Sailors are once again living onboard the ship in Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, as a milestone in the preparations to get back to sea. HMS Montrose has been transformed with the most sophisticated ‘brains’, … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose welcomes crew back on board
HMS Ocean welcomed home after six-month patrol
HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s fleet flagship, has returned from a six-month patrol today (Friday) to her baseport in Devonport, Plymouth, to an ecstatic welcome from close to 2,000 family and friends. Captain Rob Pedre, the ship’s captain, paid tribute to his ‘highly professional’ crew and the ‘dedicated’ families who help made the ship’s penultimate deployment successful: … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean welcomed home after six-month patrol
HMS Albion enters open water after two-year refit
The Royal Navy’s amphibious warship HMS Albion moved today from her temporary home inside the dockyard walls at HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, to her new tidal berth on the river. Repositioning HMS Albion onto her tidal berth marks a significant milestone in her regeneration schedule. Since 2011, the ship has been alongside in Devonport at extended readiness, with the past two … [Read more...] about HMS Albion enters open water after two-year refit
Captain Tim Neild, HMS Albion’s new captain
The Royal Navy warship HMS Albion welcomed her new captain - all while preparing to move from a docks basin to the river in Plymouth. Captain Tim Neild assumed command of the amphibious ship in HM Naval Base, Devonport, and addressed his crew en-masse. He said: “It’s an enormous privilege to be captain of the UK’s high-readiness amphibious capability and lead a … [Read more...] about Captain Tim Neild, HMS Albion’s new captain
HMS Monmouth visits Gibraltar
The Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth has visited Gibraltar on her way to her maritime policing duties in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean having sailed from her baseport of Plymouth last week. Joined by Gibraltar’s permanent Royal Navy presence, patrol boats HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar, frigate HMS Monmouth conducted a high-speed ‘sovereignty patrol’ of territorial waters, … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth visits Gibraltar
Royal Navy hosts international military students
The Royal Navy in Plymouth was the centre of attention as 270 international students from the UK’s military leadership college had an insight into the professionalism of the senior service. A two-day dynamic demonstration of the Royal Navy’s capability was staged off the South West coast by warships HMS Dragon (Portsmouth destroyer), HMS Sutherland (Plymouth frigate), HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Navy hosts international military students
HMS Monmouth sails on patrol
The Royal Navy warship had sailed from her base port, HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth on maritime policing patrol waved off by families braving wet weather. HMS Monmouth, affectionately known as the Black Duke, has left the UK for nine months, deployed to the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and surrounding areas. Among the many tasks HMS Monmouth is ready to conduct … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth sails on patrol
Royal Navy amphibious warship HMS Albion serves up pancakes
The Royal Navy’s amphibious command ship HMS Albion is serving up a flipping fantastic feast of pancakes for her 350 sailors and marines in Devonport Naval Base today. The crew of HMS Albion only moved back on board at the end of January, but that hasn’t stopped them from taking the time to ensure they enjoy themselves and celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The ship’s … [Read more...] about Royal Navy amphibious warship HMS Albion serves up pancakes
