Royal Navy Police Officer John Hewitt has received a Provost Marshal (Navy) commendation for bravery in the face of real adversity during an incident in Plymouth involving a violent male who was drowning. John, a Leading Regulator based at RN Police HQ (Western) HM Naval Base, Devonport, was working with Devon & Cornwall Police in the early evening when he received a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Police officers John Hewitt and Luciano Uccella receive awards
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MOD Dinghy Sailors Plot Charitable Course
A Royal Naval sailor and an MOD worker are hoping for fair winds and tides when they tackle an overnight charity dinghy sail between two naval bases. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich are planning to sail about 170 miles from Plymouth’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sail Training Centre Camber on Plymouth Sound to Whale Island in … [Read more...] about MOD Dinghy Sailors Plot Charitable Course
HMS Sutherland’s rugby team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb
The Royal Navy took on the Norwegians at rugby in the snow when HMS Sutherland’s team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb. While Plymouth-based HMS Sutherland is in Norway on multi-national exercise the crew took the chance for a break in Trondheim by taking on local sports teams. The first match, still three months away from the regular rugby season, took place in 1.5 feet of … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland’s rugby team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb
Devonport Naval Base plays a starring role in a new TV documentary
The Royal Navy in Plymouth’s Devonport Naval Base plays a starring role in a new television documentary series (Friday 26 February). The programme features diverse subjects such as a wedding in Devonport Naval Base, a submariner leaving his family to deploy far away and a warship crew training on her main gun at sea. Quest’s brand new six-part series Devonport: Inside the … [Read more...] about Devonport Naval Base plays a starring role in a new TV documentary
HMS Monmouth and HMS Iron Duke in anti-submarine exercises
Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth joined sister ship HMS Iron Duke to take part in anti-submarine hunt exercises in the Norwegian fjords. HMS Monmouth, a Plymouth-based frigate, and her Portsmouth counterpart, took part in the underwater warfare serials as part of the NATO Submarine Commander Course, better known as ‘Perisher’ because of the gruelling nature of the selection … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth and HMS Iron Duke in anti-submarine exercises
MoD Apprentices Reunite in Royal Navy Base
Former naval craftsmen gathered at Plymouth’s Devonport Naval Base for their first reunion. The Royal Naval Heritage Centre the hosted the Shipwright Apprentice re-union. The former apprentices hope to keep in touch and some have offered to join the team of volunteers who help run the heritage centre and its collections. The centre-piece of the meeting by about 20 … [Read more...] about MoD Apprentices Reunite in Royal Navy Base
HMS Monmouth visits Sweden
The Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth has visited Gothenburg in Sweden for a routine visit en-route to multi-national exercises off Norway. The visit reinforced close co-operation between the UK and Sweden in tackling the security challenges facing Europe. The visit allowed the crew a break from intensive operational sea training and maritime security work. The ship’s … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth visits Sweden
Gold medal winning model of HMS Warspite at Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
HMS Warspite has returned to Plymouth Naval Dockyard in the shape of a model at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. The model’s creator, David Brown, is originally from Lands End but currently lives in the Cornish town of Liskeard. From a child David has created models of Naval ships including HMS Javelin and Kelly. He made a working model of the cruiser HMS Sheffield, … [Read more...] about Gold medal winning model of HMS Warspite at Devonport Naval Heritage Centre
HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy
The Royal Navy’s amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark has been presented with the Royal Navy’s major warship trophy for her performance last year, including rescuing migrants at sea. The Capital Ships’ Effectiveness Trophy was awarded to the commanding officer Captain James Parkin by Rear Admiral Alex Burton at a ceremony on board at the ship’s base port in Devonport, … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy
HMS Somerset awarded top frigate trophy
Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset has scooped an award as the fleet’s top frigate in a ceremony in Plymouth. The warship was recognised for helping seize the largest haul of illegal drugs in the UK when she worked with the National Crime Agency and UK Border Agency to track down, search and detain a boat and personnel on board off Scotland. The issue is subject to an ongoing … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset awarded top frigate trophy
