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HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea

The Royal Navy's HMS Enterprise returns home tomorrow [Tue 18 Apr 2017] after an epic 35-month deployment sailing across the globe and saving thousands of lives at sea. In almost three years, she has steamed 150,000 nautical miles, visited 20 countries, and navigated four of the seven seas while conducting maritime security operations, protecting Britain's economy and … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea

Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise in Antarctica

The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise is carrying out scientific research in Antarctica. More than 7,000 miles from her home in HM Naval Base, Plymouth, the survey ship is spending the end of the Austral summer supporting British scientists and using her hi-tech array of sensors to update naval charts produced long before computers and underwater sonars. A highlight … [Read more...] about Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise in Antarctica

Top Award for Able Seaman Ben Hardie

A Royal Navy sailor based at Plymouth Naval Base has been presented with an award for excellent exam scores in maritime surveying. Able Seaman Ben Hardie, 27, has topped the class with his results in the Hydrographic and Meteorological (HM) training course. He was rewarded with the presentation of the coveted Hambone Trophy and certificate by Captain David Robertson, … [Read more...] about Top Award for Able Seaman Ben Hardie

Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne keeps shipmates fed and fit

Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne of Plymouth-based HMS Enterprise has been rewarded for his major contribution to his ship – both in feeding and keeping them fit to fight. Aaron was awarded the 2013 Worshipful Company’s Annual Award in recognition of being the member of the ship’s crew who has made the most valuable contribution to the operational efficiency of the ship. The … [Read more...] about Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne keeps shipmates fed and fit

HMS Enterprise joyous welcome home to Plymouth

The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise returned to Plymouth to a noisy and colourful welcome from families after nine months away from home waters. The deep water hydrographic and oceanographic ship arrived at HM Naval Base Devonport from the Middle East to a joyful reception on the jetty after a successful patrol. A crowd of happy families and friends cheered and waved … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise joyous welcome home to Plymouth

HMS Enterprise family open day

The Plymouth-based Royal navy survey ship HMS Enterprise held an action-packed open day to give families and friends a rare chance to see how their loved ones live and work. To make the day one to remember the ship laid on demonstrations of its ability to tackle a wide range of challenges while deployed far from home. The activities highlighted the potential threats and … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise family open day

HMS Enterprise Homecoming

Families lined a jetty to welcome home sailors on board the Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise as it arrived home in Plymouth after a 20-month operation. About 100 cheering and banner waving people gave the crew a rapturous welcome at Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth where the ship’s commanding officer thanked them for their support. Commander Jon Holmes, who was met by … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise Homecoming