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
Navy News
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
HMS Scott is half way through refit
The Royal Navy’s largest survey ship HMS Scott is half way through its most extensive refit in Plymouth. The oceanographic survey ship started its most extensive multi million pound refit in its 17-year life in November after completing a gruelling deployment in the North Atlantic towards the end of last year. Commander Pat Mowatt, HMS Scott commanding officer, said: “We are … [Read more...] about HMS Scott is half way through refit
HMS Portland works with Cape Verde Coast Guard
A Plymouth based frigate has worked with the Cape Verde Coast Guard – strengthening bonds with the Atlantic islanders and helping prevent the illegal flow of drugs. Following a brief stop in the port of Mindelo, HMS Portland sailed back out to sea with a boarding team from Cape Verde embarked. With the Cape Verdean Coast Guard Cutter, Guardião, alongside the two ships sailed … [Read more...] about HMS Portland works with Cape Verde Coast Guard
Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
The team of commandos taking part in an ambitious five month multi terrain challenge have now arrived at their starting point. A team of 19 have arrived at Porsangermoen, 450 kms north of the Arctic Circle, in Norway, in preparation for the start of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge. The Challenge will test their endurance to the limit as they cross land and sea, covering … [Read more...] about Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
HMS Talent home from patrol
The crew of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent arrived home to a cheering crowd of families and friends in Plymouth after a five-month deployment. About 100 families and friends accompanied by a bugler and bagpiper were not deterred by freezing rain and gales. They crowded the jetty waving ‘welcome home’ banners to greet the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine to its … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home from patrol
