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
Navy News
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
Royal Navy hosts charity fencing tournament
The Royal Navy hosted a Devon-wide fencing charity tournament at Plymouth Naval Base. 53 fencers from across the county converged on the Wyvern Centre at HM Naval Base in Devonport to take part in the team match against the Royal Navy. Funds donated at the competition were split between the Devon County Fencing Union and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. 16 teams of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy hosts charity fencing tournament
HMS Echo visits Monaco
Plymouth-based Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has visited one of the world’s smallest countries for a gathering of the world’s leading ocean experts. HMS Echo was invited to Monaco to take part in the fifth International Hydrographic Conference to support the UK Hydrographic Office. The ship gathers data for the Hydrographic Office updating charts used by the majority of the … [Read more...] about HMS Echo visits Monaco
Ex Royal Marine Mark Ormrod marks Corps birthday in Gibraltar
Seriously injured Afghanistan veteran Royal Marine Mark Ormrod will be supporting a spectacular celebration of the Corps 350th birthday in Gibraltar this month. With a sell-out Gala Cocktail Reception the Convent on 25th October, a fabulous Royal Marines Band Concert in St Michael’s Cave on 26th October and a celebration charity Rock Run and Postal Walk taking place this is … [Read more...] about Ex Royal Marine Mark Ormrod marks Corps birthday in Gibraltar
HMS Sutherland completes first stage of upgrade
The Royal Naval warship HMS Sutherland has emerged from the giant ship refit sheds at Plymouth Naval Base after the first stage of upgrading with cutting-edge equipment. The Plymouth-based and Scotland-affiliated Type 23 Frigate, known as the Fighting Clan, entered refit in HM Naval Base Devonport a year ago. After a significant amount of work on her hull and upper deck she … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland completes first stage of upgrade
HMS Montrose changes command
The crew of the Royal Naval warship HMS Montrose has bid farewell to her outgoing captain before the ship enters dry dock. The ship’s 14th commanding officer, Commander James Parkin, handed over to the ship’s new temporary captain while the ship is in refit – a Senior Naval Officer and current Marine Engineering Officer, Lieutenant Commander Fergus Ochtman-Corfe as the ship … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose changes command
HMS Ocean takes part in French naval exercise
Royal Navy sailors joined their French counterparts at action stations over the weekend for one of the French Navy’s largest quarterly exercises. Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean took part in Exercise Gabian off the coast of Toulon, a large-scale exercise that takes place four times a year and is the French Navy’s principal operational training exercise for task group operations. … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean takes part in French naval exercise
