A Scots Royal Naval officer has taken command of his first ship, the Plymouth-based frigate HMS Sutherland which has strong Scots roots. Commander Stephen Anderson assumed command yesterday (Thursday) at a supersession ceremony in HM Naval Base Devonport when he took over from second-in-command Lieutenant Commander Pete Brotton and addressed his new crew. The ship’s … [Read more...] about Commander Stephen Anderson takes command of HMS Sutherland
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RFA Wave Knight home from the Caribbean
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Knight has returned to Portland, Dorset, today (Thursday) following a 15-month deployment to the Caribbean. The fleet replenishment tanker has been operating as part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Patrol Task (North); this is part of the UK’s year round commitment to the region in support of the UK’s overseas territories, disaster relief, counter … [Read more...] about RFA Wave Knight home from the Caribbean
Royal Marines begin Exercise Joint Warrior
Royal Marines of Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade and Taunton’s 40 Commando attacked a ‘rebel’ stronghold as two weeks of exercises in Scotland began with a bang. More than 30 warships, including a dozen British, and 13,000 personnel from all over the world are taking part in the latest Joint Warrior, the largest military exercise of the year in north-west Europe. Col Kevin … [Read more...] about Royal Marines begin Exercise Joint Warrior
Royal Marines complete first leg of anniversary challenge
A team of skiers have successfully completed the first leg of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines formation. The Royal Marines have skied 1,664 kms from Porsangermoen, in Northern Norway, down to the southern port city of Stavanger. They completed the distance in just under two months with conditions ranging from blizzards to bright … [Read more...] about Royal Marines complete first leg of anniversary challenge
HMS Scott charity cycle ride from Plymouth to Swansea
A team of Royal Navy sailors from the survey ship HMS Scott left HM Naval Base, Devonport in Plymouth, departed Devonport yesterday (26 March) for a four-day cycle ride to Swansea in commemoration of a historical day and to raise money for St. Luke’s hospice. The cycle ride is in commemoration of the 102nd anniversary of the last entry in the diary kept by Captain Robert … [Read more...] about HMS Scott charity cycle ride from Plymouth to Swansea
Limited edition stamps to mark Royal Marines’ 350th birthday
A limited edition series of stamp sheets have been produced to celebrate 350 years of the Royal Marines. Now available from the Royal Mail is a commemorative sheet of ten stamps charting key moments and actions involving the Corps since it was formed in the 17th century. The sheet, entitled ‘By sea, by land’, has been endorsed by the Duke of Edinburgh as Captain General of … [Read more...] about Limited edition stamps to mark Royal Marines’ 350th birthday
Royal Marines exercise in Cornwall
The Royal Marines have been flexing their collective muscle on exercise in Cornwall. SA80 rifles in hand, the men of Bravo Company, 40 Commando, swarm ashore from Offshore Raiding Craft at picture-postcard Cawsand Beach - just some of the roughly 700 Royal Marines involved in Exercise South-West Sword, a week-long workout for the green berets and the nation’s flagship, HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Marines exercise in Cornwall
HMS Echo visits Oman
The Plymouth-based survey ship HMS Echo has become the first Royal Naval ship to enter a port in the Middle East. No ship under the White Ensign has come alongside in Duqm harbour in Oman – a former fishing village which has been transformed into a major new port and which owes its success in part to help from the Royal Navy. The approaches to the new port were extensively … [Read more...] about HMS Echo visits Oman
Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose home
The Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose was given a rapturous welcome by hundreds of overjoyed families and friends as she returned home to Plymouth after successful operations, including supporting Operation RECSYR, the international effort to remove chemicals from Syria. The frigate sailed into HM Naval Base, Devonport, to a heroes’ welcome from over 500 family and friends on … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose home
Royal Marines thrill Plymouth Argyll
Players and staff from Plymouth Argyle Football Club took to the sea (Tuesday 4th) for a high speed team-building exercise afloat with the Royal Marines. The first team players, club physiotherapist and club performance manager, enjoyed a soaking as they held on for life during their roller coaster ride of high speed turns and wave-riding in the off-shore raiding craft in a … [Read more...] about Royal Marines thrill Plymouth Argyll
