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HMS Talent home from patrol

The crew of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent arrived home to a cheering crowd of families and friends in Plymouth after a five-month deployment. About 100 families and friends accompanied by a bugler and bagpiper were not deterred by freezing rain and gales. They crowded the jetty waving ‘welcome home’ banners to greet the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine to its … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home from patrol

Warship hunts Submarine in Eastern Mediterranean

Anti-submarine warfare may not be the usual forte for a destroyer – an air defence warship – but HMS Dragon snapped up the chance to work alongside nuclear submarine HMS Talent. As both were working in the Eastern Mediterranean at the same time, the units practised advanced underwater training with HMS Dragon tasked with hunting Talent down. The Devonport-based submarine … [Read more...] about Warship hunts Submarine in Eastern Mediterranean

HMS Talent home to Plymouth

After three months spent deep beneath the ocean the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine HMS Talent have returned home to Plymouth and their waiting families. During its busy deployment HMS Talent engaged in defence diplomacy, undertook a number of trials and exercised with US and French ships and stopped in Gibraltar. Shortly after sailing from HM Naval Base, Devonport, HMS … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home to Plymouth

First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base

The most senior officer in the Royal Navy, First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, as part of his farewell tour of the South West. As the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, since 2009, Admiral Stanhope is the Royal Navy's professional head and chairman of the Navy Board. He is responsible to Secretary of State … [Read more...] about First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base

Royal Navy’s new Fleet Commander meets submarine and warship crews

The second most senior officer in Navy Command, Vice Admiral Philip Jones CB, visited HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, to meet the crews of warship and submarines and view new facilities. The newly-appointed Fleet Commander was hosted on board the Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland and the Trafalgar Class submarine HMS Talent alongside in Devonport Naval Base. Vice Admiral … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s new Fleet Commander meets submarine and warship crews

Royal Naval submariners thank families for support

The crew of the Royal Naval submarine HMS Talent staged a special day to show appreciation to friends and relatives whose support helps them to remain operationally prepared. About 130 friends and family attended a day to celebrate the 130-crew’s achievements with a formal parade after a recent homecoming from patrol. The submarine is affiliated with Shrewsbury, Shropshire, … [Read more...] about Royal Naval submariners thank families for support

HMS Talent bobsleigh and indoor rowing team.

Royal Naval sailors from the Plymouth-based submarine HMS Talent have been called up represent the navy and their country at bobsleigh and indoor rowing respectively. Chief Petty Officer (Engineering Technician) Collin (correct) Leiba will be representing Team GB at the World Indoor Rowing Championships on 21st Febuary.in the annual competition at the Agannis Arena in Boston, … [Read more...] about HMS Talent bobsleigh and indoor rowing team.

HMS Talent home from seven-month patrol

A warm welcome is expected for the return of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent after seven months away from the UK. More than 200 families, friends and well-wishers are expected to line the jetty at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, to welcome the crew of the nuclear-powered attack submarine at her base-port. HMS Talent will also be given the honour of attendance by … [Read more...] about HMS Talent home from seven-month patrol

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