The survey vessel HMS Echo arrived home safely in Plymouth yesterday afternoon (Thursday 8th October) after 18 months based in the South China Sea on successful military data gathering operations. HMS Echo also conducted diplomatic visits, in countries including Algeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong and South Korea. The multi-role hydrographic and … [Read more...] about Survey vessel HMS Echo arrived home in Plymouth
Navy News
HMS Monmouth Sails to Gulf
Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth has deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf region for six months. The ship left her home port of HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, on Monday (28 Sept) afternoon primarily to engage in anti-piracy and maritime security operations. The Type 23 frigate is also ready for any other tasking required while on operations. HMS Monmouth, known … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth Sails to Gulf
Visitors Enjoy Devonport Navy Days 2009
This year's Devonport Navy Days has been a hailed a success after thousands of visitors poured through the Navy Base gates over the weekend. Commodore Ian Jess said: "Navy Days was hugely successful this year. It is an important event in the Navy calendar as it gives the public the chance to see beyond the walls of the dockyard and it helps to dispel the mystic. "We are … [Read more...] about Visitors Enjoy Devonport Navy Days 2009
Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
Several thousand families and friends braved the wet weather to give West Country sailors, airmen and Royal Marines a warm welcome on return to Plymouth today Monday (August 3). The jetties of HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, were packed with a Royal Marine Band and ecstatic crowds waving banners bearing greetings and shouting for joy as their loved ones returned in three … [Read more...] about Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home
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
