The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth has sailed for the first time after an 18-month refit in Plymouth having been upgraded with the latest cutting edge technology. The ship, known as the ‘Black Duke’ after James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, sailed from HM Naval Base, Devonport, for sea trials in order to demonstrate Her status as a world leader in Her field. The ship’s … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth sails after 18-month refit
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HMS Argyll crew’s patrol awards
The crew of a Royal Navy warship has been rewarded for their excellence while on counter-drugs patrol in the Caribbean. Commodore Paul Halton, who commands the Devonport-based fleet of ships and submarines, visited HMS Argyll at HM Naval Base Devonport for an award ceremony recognising the many successes of the ship during deployments involving in anti-drugs operations to … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll crew’s patrol awards
Royal Marines have sights set on field gun success
Plymouth based Royal Marines are taking on the cream of the country's Field Gun squads at this weekend's Brickwoods Field Gun Championships.? The squad, selected from serving members of 42 Commando, have been absorbed in intense training for a number of weeks as they aim to cause an upset at the annual championships held at HMS Collingwood, Portsmouth. Head coach Robert … [Read more...] about Royal Marines have sights set on field gun success
Plymouth sailors’ cycle challenge
Royal Navy sailors from Flag Officer Sea Training based in Plymouth are taking on a mammoth challenge for charity. The ten-strong team are swapping their sea legs for two wheels. They will be taking on the gruelling task of cycling 925 miles from Lands End to John O’Groates over ten days. The Plymouth-based riders aim to enhance leadership skills and teamwork while raising … [Read more...] about Plymouth sailors’ cycle challenge
Three Royal Navy ships enroute to BALTOPS 15
Three Royal Navy ships are enroute to Poland to participate in the largest maritime exercise of the year – BALTOPS 15. In a demonstration of ongoing commitment to NATO operations, Her Majesty’s Ships Iron Duke and Quorn, as well as the Fleet flagship HMS Ocean, are all participating in this year’s exercise. Known as BALTOPS (Baltic Operations), this annual military … [Read more...] about Three Royal Navy ships enroute to BALTOPS 15
HMS Somerset rugby players in WW1 memorial match
Royal Navy sailors from a South West warship, fresh from a major illegal drugs haul operation, took part in the First World War memorial rugby match to raise money for charity. HMS Somerset’s rugby team took part in the 2nd Alfred Cox Cup, playing against Ide RFC raise money for the Royal British Legion and remember those that died in the First World War. Ide RFC reformed … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset rugby players in WW1 memorial match
Royal Navy in Faroes after 25 year absence
HMS Portland has visited the Faroe Islands and become the first Royal Navy warship to visit the small island nation in 25 years. The frigate visited the Faroes – half way between Norway and the Iceland – for 48 hours while taking part in an anti submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic. The short visit provided the ship’s company with a break from the 6 hours on … [Read more...] about Royal Navy in Faroes after 25 year absence
Royal Navy’s new Wildcat helicopter’s 1st landing on HMS Ocean
The Royal Navy’s commando carrier HMS Ocean operated the Navy’s latest attack helicopter, the Wildcat, for the first time. The Wildcat which entered service last year at a commissioning ceremony held at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, landed on the Plymouth-based ship during a major exercise. The Royal Navy's first Wildcat began its operational deployment at … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s new Wildcat helicopter’s 1st landing on HMS Ocean
Royal Marines and French Marines marked the 20th year of a military partnership
The Royal Marines and their French counterparts marked the 20th year of a military partnership at a ceremony in Paris. 3 Commando Brigade RM and 9e Brigade d’Infanterie de Marine, the French amphibious army brigade, attended an anniversary ceremony was at the historic Les Invalides. It was a fitting event to celebrate the past 20 years of collaboration between the two … [Read more...] about Royal Marines and French Marines marked the 20th year of a military partnership
Plymouth-based sailors Healthy Lifestyle Day 2015
Plymouth-based sailors gathered for a healthy lifestyle event to promote the Royal Navy ethos, ‘fit to fight, fit for life’. The event was lead by the Royal Navy physical development unit in Devonport Naval Base. Sailors enjoyed an array of displays encouraging a variety of healthcare and fitness issues. The stalls included dental hygiene, help to quit smoking, mental heath … [Read more...] about Plymouth-based sailors Healthy Lifestyle Day 2015
