HMS Chatham, the Plymouth-based Royal Navy frigate is due to return home to a warm welcome on Wednesday (22 October) after seven months protecting Iraqi offshore oil platforms, policing maritime traffic and making a huge illegal drugs seizure. The ship is expected to be greeted by 800 friends and families on the jetty and a Royal Marines Band. HMS Chatham has been … [Read more...] about HMS Chatham returns home from drug busting patrol.
Navy News
HMS Vigilant in Devonport for major refit
The strategic deterrent submarine HMS Vigilant has docked today (11 October) at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, for a major refit and refuel of her nuclear power plant. The long overhaul period and refuel will take about three years and provide work for hundreds of people in Devonport which is the only place in the UK which specialises in this work for the Royal Navy's … [Read more...] about HMS Vigilant in Devonport for major refit
The Royal Navy’s largest warship HMS Ocean’s successful sea trials
The Royal Navy's largest warship HMS Ocean returned to her home base of Devonport, Plymouth , today after two very successful weeks conducting trials at sea in home waters following a major upgrade. A £30m investment in the ship and 14 months in the hands of Babcock Marine in HM Naval Base Devonport has maintained the commando carrier at the sharp end of the Royal Navy's … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy’s largest warship HMS Ocean’s successful sea trials
3 Commando Brigade take control from 16 Air Assault Brigade in Southern Afghanistan
Today at Headquarters Task Force Helmand in Lashkar Gah, Southern Afghanistan, a ceremony was held to mark the transfer of authority between 16 Air Assault Brigade and Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade. During their six-month tour, 16 Air Assault Brigade took part in one of the most significant operations in Helmand province since British troops have been deployed to … [Read more...] about 3 Commando Brigade take control from 16 Air Assault Brigade in Southern Afghanistan
HMS Montrose home to warm welcome after anti-drugs success
More than 600 families and friends braved the biting wind to welcome their loved ones home aboard HMS Montrose when the ship arrived in Plymouth this morning (Friday 3 October). The crew of the Type 23 frigate were praised by their commanding officer Commander Andy Hogben after a successful seven-month operational deployment in the Gulf which included a ten-tonne illegal … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home to warm welcome after anti-drugs success
HMS Turbulent receives the most advanced communications.
The Trafalgar class attack submarine HMS Turbulent has left Devonport Naval Base among the most advanced communications links in the Royal Navy's fleet of submarines after a Ministry of Defence update. Several key upgrades, along with routine service and maintenance, were incorporated in the job delivered by Babcock Marine at Devonport, which will extend the submarine's … [Read more...] about HMS Turbulent receives the most advanced communications.
Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes
Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes. Royal Marines from Stonehouse, Plymouth today presented four charities with cheques totalling £6,000. The beneficiaries are: Ford Park Cemetery Fund, Friends and Families of Special Children, Help for Heroes and The Plymouth Guild Fund. This money has been raised by the hard work of Carole Dinham who is … [Read more...] about Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes
HMS Northumberland departs for six-month mission
The Devonport-based Type 23 Frigate, HMS Northumberland has left port today for a six-month mission to carry out maritime security duties in the Middle East and patrol the South Atlantic. The ship will sail through three oceans, Indian, Atlantic , and Pacific, pass through the Suez and Panama canals and rounding Cape Hope and Cape Horn. She will operate round the horn of … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland departs for six-month mission
Top Royal Naval photographer raises thousands for war veterans.
A prize-winning Royal naval photographer has helped raise thousands of pounds for war veterans. Petty Officer Sean Clee, The Royal Navy's Photographer Of The Year is exhibiting his award-winning images of the Royal Marines in Afghanistan at the city's Masa Fine Art Gallery in the Royal William Yard. An auction of paintings commissioned for the occasion raised £8,000. The … [Read more...] about Top Royal Naval photographer raises thousands for war veterans.
Royal Navy crew run gruelling race.
HMS Bulwark's crew deserted their ship and ran away, but all in a good cause, their destination the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. The traditional race which takes runners from the dockyard to the top of the Rock, a gruelling course which although only 2.5 miles long ascends some 1,250 feet has been contested by visiting ships for over 50 years. The winner in this instance … [Read more...] about Royal Navy crew run gruelling race.
