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Royal Navy warship hosts schools’ science event

Hundreds of school children shrieked with delight as they investigated the world of science in the unusual setting of a Royal Navy warship. On the first of two days 200 children aged 9-11 from 20 primary schools from across Plymouth took part in a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) competition on HMS Bulwark – hosted at Devonport Royal Dockyard by the Royal … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship hosts schools’ science event

Royal Marines mark 352nd Anniversary

Royal Marines from 42Commando Royal Marines and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, who are part of the HMS Bulwark's ship's company, celebrated the corps 352nd birthday on board the ship while deployed. A ceremony was staged on the flight deck under the middle east sun whilst deployed on Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) under the command of the Royal Navy’s Commander … [Read more...] about Royal Marines mark 352nd Anniversary

Royal Navy Amphibious Task Group in Gibraltar

The Royal Navy amphibious flagship, HMS Bulwark, is in Gibraltar joining RFA Mounts Bay and MV Eddystone for the first port visit of the Royal Navy’s inaugural Joint Expeditionary Force Task Group deployment. Destroyers and frigates from the Royal Navy (including the Fleet Flagship HMS Ocean), US and French Navies will also join the force at various points during the next … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Amphibious Task Group in Gibraltar

Royal Marines Falklands Memorial

Royal Marines and sailors from HMS Bulwark’s Royal Marines squadron gathered on a beach for a poignant commemoration of the loss of landing craft during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. The Plymouth warship conducted the service on Portsmouth’s Eastney Beach on the anniversary of the deaths during the battle to reclaim the islands from the invading Argentina’s armed … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands Memorial

Final landing on warship HMS Bulwark by ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4

Royal Navy Fleet Amphibious Flagship HMS Bulwark has waved farewell to a long-serving military helicopter – the ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4 for the very last time. The final landing onto the flight deck at sea took place off the SW coast 36 years after a ‘Junglie’ Sea King landed on her namesake Commando Carrier for the very first time. The Sea King Mark 4 – wearing its … [Read more...] about Final landing on warship HMS Bulwark by ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4

HMS Buwark beach landing exercises in Cornwall

The Royal Navy’s amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark has returned to operational fitness after her maintenance with amphibious training in Cornwall. The action included the ever first landing onto the ship by the Royal Marines’ new advanced Merlin helicopter and Marines landing via landing craft on south Cornwall beaches.  The final landing of a version of the Sea King Mark is … [Read more...] about HMS Buwark beach landing exercises in Cornwall

HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy

The Royal Navy’s amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark has been presented with the Royal Navy’s major warship trophy for her performance last year, including rescuing migrants at sea. The Capital Ships’ Effectiveness Trophy was awarded to the commanding officer Captain James Parkin by Rear Admiral Alex Burton at a ceremony on board at the ship’s base port in Devonport, … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark awarded Royal Navy’s major warship trophy

HMS Bulwark welcomes new Captain

The Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark launches into 2016 with a new commanding officer and the award of a prestigious naval trophy. Captain Parkin said: “I am hugely honoured to assume command of HMS Bulwark.  The ship has a demanding future programme to meet and a faultless reputation for sustained excellence in high profile situations.  I am certain that my sailors and … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark welcomes new Captain