A cold and snowy afternoon at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, saw a replay of last year’s Royal Navy Rugby Inter-Command final between the tournament favourites Naval Air Command and the Royal Marines. The RM team arrived fresh from their training camp with Exeter Chiefs and were keen to exert pressure right from the kick off. With the stiff cold wind at their … [Read more...] about Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
Navy News
HMS Monmouth visits USS John C Stennis
While the Royal Navy awaits delivery of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, members of HMS Monmouth were given a chance to experience life onboard the American Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis in the Gulf. The RN party were shown the extensive capabilities of the huge nuclear-powered carrier, including watching several fixed-wing aircraft launches from … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth visits USS John C Stennis
Plymouth sailor’s long-sevice award.
Long-serving sailor Warrant Officer (1) Nick Payne has been presented with an award marking his invaluable contribution to the Royal Navy’s worldwide operations. Rear Admiral Duncan Potts, (Commander United Kingdom Maritime Force) presented Nick Payne (MBE), with the clasp to his Long Service and Good Conduct medal – marking 30 years of unblemished, dedicated service. Nick … [Read more...] about Plymouth sailor’s long-sevice award.
HMS Monmouth bares its gunnery on patrol
The South West Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth has been firing her guns as she sails into her patrol area in the Middle East at peak readiness. Having exercised her detachment of Royal Marines which are on board for the maritime policing deployment and their rifles, it was time for the ship itself to have some target practice. The Plymouth-based frigate, known as the Black … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth bares its gunnery on patrol
HMS Somerset sails after a nine-month refit
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has returned to sea for the first time in nine months, after an extensive revamp. The Type 23 frigate has a new lease of life as one of the most advanced fighting ships in the fleet due to a £20 million docking and upgrade in her home port in partnership with Babcock Marine. HMS Somerset’s captain Commander Mike Smith said: … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset sails after a nine-month refit
Royal Navy aids stricken tug
Crews from two Royal Navy warships helped prevent a tug from sinking last night in a dramatic rescue off the Devon coast. Sailors from the frigate HMS Lancaster and offshore patrol ship HMS Severn struggled in dark, freezing conditions to plug a hole in the damaged hull of Christos XXII and pump out tons of water to prevent it sinking. They fought against the in-rushing … [Read more...] about Royal Navy aids stricken tug
Royal Marines live firing exercise.
Royal Marines based on the deployed Plymouth warship HMS Monmouth have been practising their ship-boarding skills to combat pirates and smugglers. Among the crew of HMS Monmouth is a detachment of the amphibious force of Royal Marines, vital for HMS Monmouth’s tasking at sea. One of the major roles of the Marines is conducting boarding missions against suspected … [Read more...] about Royal Marines live firing exercise.
MoD apprentices pass out at Plymouth Naval Base
The latest recruits to the Ministry of Defence at Plymouth, have been presented with their training qualifications. Eleven trainees passed out of the Devonport MOD Technician Apprenticeship Scheme and were presented with their awards at a ceremony in the HMS Drake Wardroom, HM Naval Base, by Commodore Graeme Little, base commander. Chris Warn, apprentice development manager … [Read more...] about MoD apprentices pass out at Plymouth Naval Base
HMS Sutherland home to Plymouth from six month patrol
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
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
