The Royal Navy warship HMS Sutherland has returned to the UK to a rapturous welcome from 300 families and friends after a successful six-month patrol in the Middle East and Indian Ocean The ship was greeted by cheering and waving families wearing festive hats and holding banners with loving messages at HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth on Saturday (15 December). The ship’s … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland home to Plymouth from six month patrol
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HMS Monmouth meets HMS Trenchant
Two Plymouth-based Royal Naval crews met in mid-ocean from the submarine HMS Trenchant and the frigate HMS Monmouth. The rendezvous also allowed some sailors a rare opportunity to swap roles and experience life above or beneath the waves respectively. Lieutenant Ian Shropshall Royal Navy, operations officer onboard HMS Trenchant, showed his appreciation for some time ‘up … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth meets HMS Trenchant
Royal Navy hosts Russian Admiral
A delegation of six personnel from the Russian Navy, led by Admiral Viktor Chirkov, Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation Navy, has made a historic visit to Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) at HMNB Devonport. The visit to FOST included time onboard HMS Richmond during its Operational Sea Training. Admiral Chirkov was hosted by Rear Admiral Clive Johnstone CBE, who said: “It … [Read more...] about Royal Navy hosts Russian Admiral
Elite Commandos train Olympic Rowers
Olympic rowers were tested to their limit by the elite Royal Marines in their bid to win medals at the Rio Games. Members of the GB Rowing Team’s lightweight squad hoping to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics literally broke the ice on a freezing day as they survived a shortened version of the renowned tough training. The rowers, including London 2012 Olympic silver … [Read more...] about Elite Commandos train Olympic Rowers
Royal Navy ladies football host Plymouth Argyle ladies
The Royal Navy’s best female footballers tackled Plymouth Argyle’s ladies in the city. The rare event, a friendly match, took place at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, in preparation for the inter-services tournament (against the RAF and Army) in March. A series of friendlies across the country have been organised including the home of Royal Naval Football in Portsmouth. … [Read more...] about Royal Navy ladies football host Plymouth Argyle ladies
Head of Royal Navy visits South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan
The most senior officer in the Royal Navy, the First Sea Lord, has paid a flying visit to South West-based 40 Commando Royal Marines in Afghanistan while on a tour to receive an overview of military operations. Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, visited Afghanistan to receive an first- hand update on operations and the transition to … [Read more...] about Head of Royal Navy visits South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan
HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll and crew have proved themselves ready for operations after completing an arduous eight-weeks’ of sea training off the SW coast. Under the close scrutiny of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) staff based at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, completed basic operational sea training which tests the ship and crew in fighting and humanitarian … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll passes sea training tests
HMS Bulwark home from Exercise Cougar
The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark arrived home to the South West of England (Friday 30th November) after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. The Plymouth-based assault ship is berthed this afternoon in HM Naval Base Devonport. The command and control ship led the UK’s Response Force Task Group on Exercise Cougar, consisting … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark home from Exercise Cougar
Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
Future leaders of the Royal Nay’s elite amphibious infantry are training in the depths of the wilds of Scotland. Deep in the Argyll Forest the Royal Marines young officers are on Exercise Final Nail, the culmination of 15 months of training turning civilians into junior commando leaders. They are hoping to pass out of training for their first role to direct the actions of a … [Read more...] about Royal Marine trainee officers in the wilds
Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady retires after 32 years
One of the most experienced pilots serving in UK waters is to retire after pioneering the passage some of the largest submarines in the world in and out of Plymouth. Ministry of Defence employee Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady has overseen the safe passage of thousands of military, auxiliary and commercial craft, including the vast nuclear deterrent Vanguard Class … [Read more...] about Chief Admiralty Pilot Joe Lovelady retires after 32 years
