Three and a half years after she was last submerged at sea HMS Victorious left Devonport, Plymouth, today (Thursday 10 July) sailed through Plymouth Sound and out to sea where she begins six months of trials. The Trident missile submarine has been undergoing a major over haul (Long overhaul period) (Refuel), worth around £270m by Babcock Marine, at Devonport Naval Base since … [Read more...] about HMS Victorious leaves Plymouth after three-year refit.
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Royal Navy Engineer Honoured by the Queen for Pioneering Work
Warrant Officer Andy Cray, 42, has been awarded the MBE for his ground-breaking work with the Plymouth-based amphibious landing ship HMS Albion. The marine engineering specialist said: “Being awarded a MBE is the ultimate accolade to a long and successful career.” Andy, from Plymouth, now works in Devonport Naval Base for the Superintendant Fleet Maintenance … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Engineer Honoured by the Queen for Pioneering Work
