The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland was waved off by families of the crew as they left Plymouth today (Monday) on a nine-month deployment taking them half way round the world. The frigate will undertake maritime security operations to promote stability and deter illegitimate use of the sea in the Middle East and Atlantic Ocean. She is also due to take part in multi-national … [Read more...] about HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol
Navy News
Royal Marines Falklands Memorial
Royal Marines and sailors from HMS Bulwark’s Royal Marines squadron gathered on a beach for a poignant commemoration of the loss of landing craft during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. The Plymouth warship conducted the service on Portsmouth’s Eastney Beach on the anniversary of the deaths during the battle to reclaim the islands from the invading Argentina’s armed … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands Memorial
Royal Navy Dinghy Sailing Challenge Starts
Two intrepid dinghy sailors working for the Royal Navy are crossing the Channel today (Tuesday 14th June) on the first leg of their endurance sailing record bid after a day’s delay due to bad weather. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich began their two-night bid to sail about 300 miles from Plymouth to Portsmouth – to finish … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Dinghy Sailing Challenge Starts
Peregrine Trophy
The annual Peregrine Trophy awards took place this week onboard HMS Bulwark whilst she was alongside in London. The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1961 and is named after the HMS Peregrine Royal Naval Air Station in Sussex. The award’s primary purpose is to encourage the production of eye-catching, powerful imagery that can be used in the media to demonstrate the Royal Navy … [Read more...] about Peregrine Trophy
HMS Ocean on NATO Baltic exercise
HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s and NATO Flagship, has arrived in the operating area for a NATO Baltic exercise. She has embarked the multinational staff of the Commander Amphibious Task Force and Commander Land Forces and eight helicopters. The Plymouth-based amphibious helicopter carrier is now operating as part of the Combined Task Force, under the command of a US Navy … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean on NATO Baltic exercise
Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched
The UK’s only nuclear-powered museum submarine has a bright new future after a ceremonial re-launch in Plymouth Naval Base. Former head of the Royal Navy Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (retired) cut the ribbon to the face-lifted Cold War submarine to herald the next milestone in its thriving career as a tourist attraction and a newly-announced part of the National Museum of the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched
Plymouth hosts emotional Jutland Memorial Service
Tears were shed as descendants of those who died at the World War One naval Battle of Jutland were remembered at a commemorative parade and service in Plymouth today. Families of those who died in and survived the historic battle between the mighty German High Seas and Royal Navy’s Grand fleets gathered from all over the UK to honour the dead 100 years on. The civic … [Read more...] about Plymouth hosts emotional Jutland Memorial Service
Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid
A Royal Naval sailor and an MOD worker bidding to break a dinghy endurance sailing record between two naval bases have been backed by their bosses and a charity they are supporting. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich are planning to sail about 300 miles from Plymouth’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sail Training Centre Camber on … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid
Royal Navy Submarine, HMS Vanguard, hosts historic Army visit
Royal Navy submariners helped Army gunners mark the 300th year of their regiment’s formation. HMS Vanguard’s crew welcomed a group of soldiers from the Royal Artillery on board at Plymouth Naval Base on the final days of a world tour. The captain of HMS Vanguard, Commander Martin Gill, said: “It was a great honour and privilege to be able to participate in the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Submarine, HMS Vanguard, hosts historic Army visit
Military and Civic tribute to Battle of Jutland
Descendants of the Royal Naval personnel who fought at the Battle of Jutland 100 years ago in World War One will pay tribute to them at a memorial ceremony in Plymouth. More than 50 descendants will lay wreaths and other tributes at the Royal Naval Memorial during a parade and religious service on Tuesday 31 May to mark the 100th year of the battle. The service … [Read more...] about Military and Civic tribute to Battle of Jutland
