The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark, returned to her base port of Plymouth from its amphibious and diplomacy deployment to a rapturous welcome. After four months deployed to the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf on the amphibious exercise Cougar 14, 750 family and friends of the gathered to greet their loved ones in Devonport Naval Base. The waiting families waved … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark returns home to a rapturous welcome
Navy News
HMS Argyll visits Cuba
Plymouth-based Royal Naval warship HMS Argyll has visited Cuba to enhance relationships between the Cuban military and the UK MOD. The ships crew received a spectacular welcome in Havana with a ceremonial 21-gun salute while sailors lined the side of the ship standing to attention. 2,000 enthusiastic people greeted the ship and were rewarded with an invitation to tour the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll visits Cuba
HMS Northumberland returns to a rapturous greeting
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Northumberland returned to a rapturous greeting at its base-port of Plymouth today (Friday) after a successful patrol policing international shipping lanes in the Middle East. More than 500 cheering friends and family members lined the jetty to welcome HMS Northumberland back to Devonport Naval Base marking the end of a successful seven-month patrol … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland returns to a rapturous greeting
Lt Nick Bell achieves 2000 flying hours
The Royal Navy helicopter pilot on board the Plymouth warship HMS Somerset has achieved 2,000 flying hours – a major milestone for pilots. Lieutenant Nick Bell, 34, pilot of a Merlin with of Four Flight, 829 Naval Air Squadron, from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, in Cornwall, was congratulated by his flight crew and his ship’s captain Commander Mike Smith when they heard … [Read more...] about Lt Nick Bell achieves 2000 flying hours
Royal Navy medics restore walled garden
Plymouth-based Royal Navy medics have taken part in a team-building exercise to help restore historic walled gardens. The 38 Navy medical staff, from HM Naval Base, Devonport, donned wellies and wielded spades and forks on a community project to prepare an historic fruit and vegetable garden for the winter season at Maristow Estate Walled Gardens on Maristow Estate north of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy medics restore walled garden
Top Award for Able Seaman Ben Hardie
A Royal Navy sailor based at Plymouth Naval Base has been presented with an award for excellent exam scores in maritime surveying. Able Seaman Ben Hardie, 27, has topped the class with his results in the Hydrographic and Meteorological (HM) training course. He was rewarded with the presentation of the coveted Hambone Trophy and certificate by Captain David Robertson, … [Read more...] about Top Award for Able Seaman Ben Hardie
Gary Streeter MP visits 42 Commando Royal Marines
Battle-hardened Royal Marines from Plymouth hosted Gary Streeter, MP for South West Devon, giving him a taste of what it takes to be an elite commando. Mr Streeter visited 42 Commando Royal Marines at their home in Bickleigh Barracks to get a feel for what it’s like to be part of the Royal Navy’s specialist amphibious force. The highly trained Marines have served several … [Read more...] about Gary Streeter MP visits 42 Commando Royal Marines
Royal Navy and Plymouth Argyle commemorate Armistice Day
The Royal Navy and Plymouth Argyle joined forces to commemorate Armistice Day today at the club’s ground. The Pilgrims’ management and players stood shoulder to shoulder with representatives of the senior service on the pitch before training at Home Park. Royal Navy chaplain Ralph Barber recited a prayer at 11am, Argyle captain Luke McCormick laid a wreath, handed to him by … [Read more...] about Royal Navy and Plymouth Argyle commemorate Armistice Day
HMS Somerset teaching Warfare Officers at sea
The Plymouth warship HMS Somerset has been at the centre of an advanced course for the next generation of warfare officers. HMS Somerset has spent the week at sea on complex war-fighting exercises designed to test skills of the next generation of Royal Navy principal warfare officers as the ship became a dynamic floating classroom. Under pressure students of the 13-month long … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset teaching Warfare Officers at sea
Royal Marines go ashore Sierra Leone
Royal Marines from the South West have stepped ashore in Sierra Leone to a warm welcome after arriving to support the international aid effort in the fight against the Ebola epidemic. A large crowd of Sierra Leoneans came out to meet a small group of Royal Marines from Plymouth who stepped ashore to carry out survey work on arrival in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus which … [Read more...] about Royal Marines go ashore Sierra Leone
