The crew of the Royal Navy warship HMS Portland returned home to a rapturous welcome in Plymouth today after a successful seven-month deployment to West Africa, the Falkland Islands and the Caribbean. More than 600 happy family members and friends cheered and waved greetings banners on the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport, accompanied by Devonport Volunteer Band. Lieutenant … [Read more...] about HMS Portland home from patrol
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HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
Royal Naval warships HMS Argyll and HMS Portland met in the Caribbean while deployed on operations. HMS Argyll and HMS Portland, both Plymouth-based, met off the coast of Puerto Rico to transfer essential stores and took the opportunity to conduct ship manoeuvring training. HMS Portland’s Executive Officer, Lt Cdr Rob Brann, said: ”Our deployment has seen great operational … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll and HMS Portland in the Caribbean
HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, celebrated her tenth birthday joined by family and friends at Plymouth. The crew of the Plymouth-based amphibious landing ship was joined by over 300 family members whilst alongside in HM Naval Base Devonport to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of the Fleet Flagship. The commanding officer, Captain Dean Bassett … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark’s 10th Birthday Family Treat
Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge
Royal Marines from across the country pitted themselves against each other and the unforgiving terrain of Dartmoor in the Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge. The Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major – WO1 RSM Stephan Moran set the inaugural tough physical and mental competition involving all 3 Commando Brigade units entering teams of 12 marines undertaking a 45k patrol … [Read more...] about Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major Challenge
HMS Ocean sails for sea trials
HMS Ocean sailed from Plymouth today (Saturday) for the first time since October 2012, after undergoing a major refit in her base-port at Devonport, Plymouth. The £65 million refit has improved her ability to carry out her main role as an amphibious helicopter carrier (landing platform helicopter) acting as part of a task group or launching raids by the Royal Marines by … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean sails for sea trials
HMS Somerset romantic homecoming
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset was welcomed back home to Plymouth by hundreds of cheering families and a romantic proposal today after a successful patrol policing Middle East policing shipping lanes. The warm welcome to Devonport Naval Base by 600 family and friends included sailor Leading Engineering Technician Christopher Chris Barker, 30, going on bended knee on the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset romantic homecoming
HMS Somerset hands over to HMS Northumberland
HMS Somerset has officially handed over her Operation Kipion duties to sister ship HMS Northumberland, after spending six months in the Indian Ocean and Gulf region. The two Devonport based Type 23 frigates met at sea to transfer essential stores and key information to enable HMS Northumberland to continue the fight against piracy, narcotics smuggling, and criminal use of the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset hands over to HMS Northumberland
HMS Argyll deploys to Caribbean
South-West based Royal Navy warship, HMS Argyll sailed from Plymouth today (Friday) on her latest deployment to the North Atlantic and Caribbean. More than 100 families and friends waved off the ship as her crew lined up smartly to attention on deck. The well-wishers waved banners and a White Ensign and were joined by Plymouth Lord Mayor Michael Fox in his full mayoral regalia … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll deploys to Caribbean
HMS Argyll fires Seawolf missile using new radar
HMS Argyll has become the second Royal Navy warship in as many months to smash a target out of the sky with her Seawolf missile using the Navy’s new 3D radar. Firing as part of their pre-deployment tests on the South Coast Exercise Areas, there was a brief, bright flash of fire as a Seawolf erupted from its silo on the frigate’s forecastle, striking a flying target seconds … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll fires Seawolf missile using new radar
Royal Marines 1664 run reaches Falmouth
Royal Marines from Plymouth reached the last stage of their Cornish speed march (Monday) to mark the 350th anniversary of their formation. They included crossing the River Fal by speed boat to Falmouth where they paid tribute to those lost in conflict at the St Nazaire memorial. The Royal Marines Commandos from across the UK have sailed, cycled, canoed and skied and ran … [Read more...] about Royal Marines 1664 run reaches Falmouth
