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Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf

Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, Commander-in-Chief Fleet, this week paid a pre-Christmas visit to Royal Navy ships and personnel stationed in the Arabian Gulf. The Royal Navy has a 12 warships and auxiliaries and 1,300 personnel in the region on tasks including anti-terrorism and maritime security, in support of national interests or co-operating with regional and international … [Read more...] about Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf

HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol

The commanding officer of Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose praised his ship’s company today (Wednesday) on an emotional return from a hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol. The crew were welcomed to their base-port of HM Naval Base Devonport by a cheering crowd of families and friends after nearly five months on an action-packed deployment.  The party atmosphere was completed … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol

HMS Northumberland welcomed home by hundreds after policing oceans

Hundreds of families and friends lined the waterside today to welcome home the crew of the Plymouth-based Royal Navy frigate HMS Northumberland after eight months on patrol deterring pirates and protecting world trade. To the contrasting sounds of a Royal Naval Merlin helicopter overhead and Her Majesty’s Band Royal Marines on the jetty at HM Naval Base, Devonport, a crowd … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland welcomed home by hundreds after policing oceans

Royal Navy landing craft refit building opened

The Royal Marine who commands UK amphibious forces, praised the Devonport workforce as he opened a new indoor engineering facility for landing craft operated as a key part of the Royal Navy’s amphibious fleet. Major General Buster Howes (Commandant General Royal Marines) unveiled a name plaque on the renovated building in Devonport Naval Base and congratulated staff from … [Read more...] about Royal Navy landing craft refit building opened

HMS Somerset home from successful policing patrol

A cheering crowd of more than 500 welcomed HMS Somerset home to Plymouth today (Thursday 2nd December) after six months deployed to the Middle East on maritime policing operations. The crowd of ecstatic families and other well-wishers braved chilling temperatures and light snow at HM Naval Base Devonport. They were warmed by festive entertainment on the jetty for young … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset home from successful policing patrol

HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

The Royal Navy deep water survey ship HMS Scott sailed at sunrise today (Thursday 25th) on deployment to the Antarctic from Plymouth, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's final expedition to the area. In her second deployment to the region, HMS Scott's aim will be to demonstrate the UK's ongoing commitment to the Antarctic Treaty during the Austral … [Read more...] about HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

HMS Portland home from Atlantic and Pacific patrol

Hundreds of families and friends welcomed home South West based warship HMS Portland today (Tuesday 16 November) from a successful total seven-month deployment to the South Atlantic, Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea. The Devonport-based Type 23 frigate was deployed to the Falkland Islands for four months as the Atlantic Patrol Task (South) ship and sailed over 32,000 miles … [Read more...] about HMS Portland home from Atlantic and Pacific patrol

Rousing send-off for March for Honour

Crowds of well-wishers, a Royal Marine band and senior Royal Navy officers gave a rousing send-off to a team of Royal Marines beginning a million-pound charity march from Plymouth today (Thursday). The team, led by organiser Lance Corporal Ram Patten (Royal Marine), was the first of four teams of serving armed forces personnel to start the epic March For Honour (M4H) across … [Read more...] about Rousing send-off for March for Honour

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