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HMS Bulwark visits Torbay

Hundreds of Torbay people enjoyed a taste of the Royal Navy at sea when the amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark anchored off Torquay. The 320-strong crew of the Plymouth-based ship HMS Bulwark hosted nearly 1,000 guests last weekend (22/24th July) and treated some to a dynamic action-packed programme demonstrating the versatility and power of the ship and crew. HMS … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark visits Torbay

HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea

The Royal Naval warship HMS Somerset welcomed its crew’s families onboard today (Friday) to treat them to an exciting day at sea before the sailors deploy on patrol. The action-packed day off the south west coast included a thrilling Lynx helicopter display and the ship turned up the volume by sending off a salvo from its main gun. In a perfect weather families and other … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset pre-deployment family day at sea

The decommissioning of HMS Cornwall

The commanding officer and crew of HMS Cornwall said farewell and thank you to the County of Cornwall today (Thursday) as they performed the final act of ceremony for the ship under the White Ensign at the decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony staged at Devonport Naval Base, to mark the ship retiring from the Royal Navy after 23 years, was an occasion for the ship’s captain … [Read more...] about The decommissioning of HMS Cornwall

The decommissioning of HMS Cumberland

The commanding officer of HMS Cumberland paid tribute to his crew as the finest during an emotional ceremony marking the ship’s retirement from the Royal Navy today (Thursday 23rd June). Captain Steve Dainton addressed his ship’s company at the decommissioning ceremony at HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, where the ship’s bell was rung three times and the Union Flag and … [Read more...] about The decommissioning of HMS Cumberland

HMS Triumph home from Libya

The Royal Navy Trafalgar class submarine HMS Triumph arrived at its base-port HM Naval Base Devonport (Monday 21st) following operations in the Mediterranean. Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles fired by HMS Triumph were part of coordinated NATO strikes designed to degrade Colonel Qadhafi’s capability to threaten his own people. The submarine was previously successfully deployed … [Read more...] about HMS Triumph home from Libya

Royal Marines Thames Challenge

A crew of South West-based Royal Marines are training hard for a gruelling rowing challenge as part of their recovery and to raise charitable funds. The Royal Marines recovering from wounds, injury or illness - mostly sustained on operations with Taunton-based 40 Commando in Afghanistan last year - will be rowing the length of the Thames from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Thames Challenge

HMS Enterprise Homecoming

Families lined a jetty to welcome home sailors on board the Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise as it arrived home in Plymouth after a 20-month operation. About 100 cheering and banner waving people gave the crew a rapturous welcome at Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth where the ship’s commanding officer thanked them for their support. Commander Jon Holmes, who was met by … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise Homecoming

HMS Heroes Standard Dedication

A special service to dedicate a new flag for a support group for the children of armed forces families took place yesterday (Thursday) at HM Naval Base, Plymouth. The group, called HMS Heroes, attended a special church service at St Nicholas Church in HMS Drake to dedicate a new flag designed by the children using the Royal British Legion’s flag along with the HMS Heroes … [Read more...] about HMS Heroes Standard Dedication

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