Royal Naval warship HMS Argyll has completed a successful five-day visit to the US to mark celebrations marking the 200th birthday of the US National Anthem and mark the bicentenary of the War of 1812. After HMS Argyll’s spectacular entry into Baltimore harbour, with an impressive 21-gun salute, her crew proudly showed off their ship to the crowds of people that visited the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll at US Celebrations
Navy News
Joe Townsend wins Four Gold Medals
The British Armed Forces team brought their A game to the track and field at the Invictus Games and scooped 29 medals. The wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women easily took Great Britain’s medal tally into double figures with 16 gold, 7 silver and 6 bronze wins. The team’s golden boy of the day was former Royal Marine Joe Townsend, 26, based in Plymouth Naval Base … [Read more...] about Joe Townsend wins Four Gold Medals
Star studded arrival in Baltimore
With all the razzamatazz expected of the host nation, HMS Argyll arrived in Baltimore to join Americans in a week-long commemorative event celebrating the 200th birthday of the US National Anthem. As Argyll entered the harbour sailing under Key Bridge there was an impressive 21 gun salute between the ship and Fort McHenry, honouring the work of Francis Scott Key who witnessed … [Read more...] about Star studded arrival in Baltimore
HMS Argyll message for Star Spangled Spectacular
The company of a British warship have formed up and spelled out a special message for their American colleagues ahead of arriving into Baltimore. Royal Navy frigate, HMS Argyll, will shortly come alongside in the US city just as the Star Spangled Spectacular – a commemorative event marking the 200th anniversary of the US National Anthem – gets underway. So to mark the … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll message for Star Spangled Spectacular
HMS Bulwark leads major amphibious deployment
The Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy, HMS Bulwark, sailed from Plymouth to lead the Royal Navy’s major amphibious deployment. The amphibious command and control ship, carrying Royal Marines and a range of all-terrain vehicles, will be joined by recently refurbished HMS Ocean and other ships from the UK’s high readiness Response Force Task Group when they join forces. The … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark leads major amphibious deployment
HMS Ocean Family Day
HMS Ocean celebrated a successful period at sea with a rare chance for families to see round the largest warship in the Royal Navy during a families’ day in Plymouth. More than 1,200 people enjoyed a day of ship tours and activities as the crew showed off the results of their efforts to their families and friends at HM Naval Base, Devonport. Children and parents alike … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean Family Day
Royal Marines from Plymouth feed lifeguards
Royal Marines from Plymouth are helping feed the top lifeguards in the country. Chefs from Plymouth-based 30 Commando are providing outdoors catering for hungry lifeguards at Exmouth. The willing chefs volunteered to support Exmouth Beach Rescue Club which is hosting the National Beach Life Guarding Competition (NLC) for the first time, until Monday (25th Aug). The Royal … [Read more...] about Royal Marines from Plymouth feed lifeguards
Royal Marines help build play area
Royal Marines volunteered their time, grit, determination and amphibious landing craft to help build a remote children’s adventure play area. The Plymouth-based Royal Marines helped the nearby Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park when it asked for help in reaching the site by water. The Royal Navy’s amphibious troops leapt at the chance to combine their unique skills as a … [Read more...] about Royal Marines help build play area
PC Hannah Kinchenton and new sniffer dog Denver
The Ministry of Defence police dog force at Plymouth Naval Base has been bolstered by the addition of its first sniffer recruit. PC Hannah Kinchenton, based in HM Naval Base, Devonport, has completed training with her newly-qualified search dog Denver. She said: “My training was very enjoyable. Denver worked really well throughout the course, we carried out training at a … [Read more...] about PC Hannah Kinchenton and new sniffer dog Denver
HMS Ocean home from sea trials
HMS Ocean has returned home to Plymouth day as the UK’s landing platform helicopter, after a month away conducting intensive sea-acceptance trials and training for her crew. From her brand new, world beating radar to retuned engines, she now delivers a step change in performance following a £65M refit. The ship will now be prepared for the next period at sea. Captain Tim … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean home from sea trials
