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HMS Chatham Celebrates 21st Year

HMS Chatham's crew has celebrated her 21st 'birthday' with a visit by her sponsor, Lady Roni Oswald. The Type 22 frigate affiliated to Chatham and based in Plymouth, took a break during her busy sea trials period in the Channel last weekend to pay a visit to Portsmouth where Lady Oswald and her husband, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Julian Oswald (retired) were the guests of … [Read more...] about HMS Chatham Celebrates 21st Year

Mr Fowley, a very Talented Dog

Devonport based submarine, HMS Talent, received a special guest recently when Mr Fowley, a large Leonburger dog arrived onboard, ship shape and eager. Mr Fowley accompanied by his dog handler Jenny Blackhall and Judy Pride from the Children's Hospice South West were welcomed onboard by members of the crew. The special occasion was to present a cheque for £200 that the crew … [Read more...] about Mr Fowley, a very Talented Dog

HMS Triumph submariners reach the heights Down Under

Ten sailors from submarines in Plymouth have completed a testing adventure training exercise in New Zealand - despite treacherous weather conditions curtailing their ambitions routes. The nine submariners from Plymouth-based HMS Triumph and Faslane-based HMS Vigilant have arrived back in the UK from Exercise Kiwi Summit after bidding to complete three challenging trekking … [Read more...] about HMS Triumph submariners reach the heights Down Under

Warm welcome for HMS Portland home from policing

More than 600 cheering families and friends welcomed the crew of HMS Portland when the ship returned to her home base of HM Naval Base Devonport today. A Royal Marine band entertained the crowds as they lined the jetty waving colourful banners with their loved one's names on as the ship drew alongside with the crew standing smartly to attention on the decks. On the way … [Read more...] about Warm welcome for HMS Portland home from policing

Plymouth Marines Parade Through City

Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets of Plymouth to see Royal Marines marching through the city centre (st July) to thank the community for supporting them during their service in Afghanistan. Cheering crowds of families, friends and others packed up to six deep on Royal Parade gave the marines a warm and heartfelt welcome as they were led proudly down the main street … [Read more...] about Plymouth Marines Parade Through City

Top Royal Navy Photographers Scoop Prestigious Awards

The cream of Royal Naval photographers in the South West have excelled in the national awards for Service cameraman. The annual Peregrine Trophy competition recognises the Royal Navy's most creative and skilled cameraman and eight accolades were awarded to sailors serving in the region either on shore or on board ships. Acclaimed photographer Petty Officer Sean Clee, of … [Read more...] about Top Royal Navy Photographers Scoop Prestigious Awards

Royal Navy Field Gun Trains for Tri-Service Competition

Devonport's field gun competition team put on an impressive display of their skills to delight a crowd of supporters in the Naval Base. The team gave their all in a full-bloodied physical effort for the public run rehearsal prior to the tri-service Brickwoods Field Gun Competition this Saturday (June 6) at the shore base HMS Collingwood, at Gosport, Fareham, … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Field Gun Trains for Tri-Service Competition

HMS Argyll returns to Devonport

HMS Argyll has returned to her home port of Plymouth after 2 months overseas in the Mediterranean in the Royal Navy's biggest overseas deployment for 10 years. The ship played a key role as the Advanced Force Commander for Operation Taurus 09 - a large amphibious exercise involving Turkish, American, French and Dutch navies. The ship also had a series of visits to Malta, … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll returns to Devonport

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