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Plymouth’s cruise season recorded 11,000 visitors at the Barbican Landing Stage and generated an estimated £1 Million spend that was pumped into the local economy
The RRS Sir David Attenborough the UK’s British Antarctic Survey’s polar research flagship has been in Devonport for a short refuelling and resupply stop and is heading
The MS Amera cruise ship arrived in the Sound around 7am this morning. The Plymouth pilot boat escorted the German vessel into position and dropped
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Denmark's most advanced warship HDMS PETER WILLEMOES outbound in the Sound this morning.
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Denmark's most advanced warship HDMS PETER WILLEMOES was spotted in the mist that blanketed the Sound early this morning - and inbound @HMNBDevonport on a port visit.
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A tiny island of mystery covered in a blanket of mist this morning when I waved to the Rockhoppas from my kitchen window. The derelict buildings looked eerily beautiful and underlines this Sound landmark needs a purpose and exciting future. One can only hope, but in the meantime,
The Sound'sCrown Jewel covered in mist.
PLYMOUTH REMEMBERS THE FALLEN
A beautiful and crisp morning and the crowds are getting ready for the city's Remembrance ceremony at the Hoe War Memorial.
PLYMOUTH REMEMBERS THE FALLEN
A beautiful and crisp morning and the crowds are getting ready for the city's Remembrance ceremony at the Hoe War Memorial.
A GOOD YEAR FOR PLYMOUTH'S CRUISE VISITORS
Plymouth’s cruise season recorded 11,000 visitors at the Barbican Landing Stage and generated an estimated £1 Million spend that was pumped into the local economy in 2026, says the Cattewater Harbour Commissoners, online website.
The latest shipping image of @AWShips and MoD's (Ro-Ro) cargo ship the Hurst Point at anchor outside the Plymouth breakwater this evening.
The ship was built in 2002 and part of the 4 Point-class sealift ships that transport military vehicles and equipment for the UK Military.
The sun setting over the ship at anchor
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY ON THE PROMENADE
Getting ready for tomorrow's memorial event and the city's homage to the brave men & women that made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
Like other years the service will start around 10:35am, with the Band of HM Royal Marines, standard
MEET SOME OF THE CAST ON DRAKE'S ISLAND
For 15 years the Plymouth Rockhoppas have been hopping between the South Atlantic Seas and Plymouth Sound when they were first rescued by the Royal Navy.
From the pages of my book 'The Adventures of Larry the Pirate' and the Saturday
HAPPY GUY FAWKES EVENING
Official statement from Her Majesty Queen Alicia from Drake's Island today.
HRH Queen Alicia, said: "It is my great pleasure to light the official bonfire for Guy Fawkes Night here on Plymouth Hoe. As the flames rise against the night sky, may they bring
