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THE SHABAB OMAN 2 – LEAVING THE SOUND TODAY

Plymouth Sound is the amphitheatre to the world, and with a new era of clean shipping and technologically advanced new vessels, the RNOV Shabab Oman

July 2, 2025 No Comments

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THE POWERHOUSE OF SPORT-FISHING LUXURY

When it comes to unique opulence, the SPECIAL ONE is one of the finest superyachts to visit Plymouth in the last few years. The world’s

June 30, 2025 No Comments

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PLYMOUTH CALL FOR THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

Saga Ocean Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery is back in Plymouth and arrived in misty conditions at 7am this morning. The Spirit of Discovery last visited

June 30, 2025 No Comments

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18h 1940106881508188374

The German frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt spotted inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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19h 1940102491196014909

@HMSTrent back in Plymouth after shadowing the Russian corvette the RFN Boikiy eastwards in the English Channel together with other Royal Ships including @HMSDuncan and @hms_mersey http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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19h 1940102738391834703

@HMSTrent back in Plymouth after shadowing the Russian corvette the RFN Boikiy eastwards in the English Channel together with other Royal Ships including @HMSDuncan and @hms_mersey http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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1 Jul 1939985880975880628

REMEMBERING THE MAN & HIS FAMOUS WHITE HORSE

The 1st July 1916, and the 109th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and the deadliest day in British military history, with 19,240 men killed.

My Grand Father served on the Western Front and nearly lost his life. But went on to…

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30 Jun 1939739737927090435

The Spirit of Discovery leaving the Plymouth breakwater early this evening after another successful cruise visitor to the city. In the background @HMSIronDuke http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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30 Jun 1939656860061016177

A busy scene near the waterside this morning...

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30 Jun 1939639585161592891

Plymouth Pilot Boat passing HMS Astute at buoy this morning at the Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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30 Jun 1939638805654294673

The three-mast schooner Malcolm Miller berthed near the Cattewater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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30 Jun 1939637683585696084

The German frigate FGS Sachsen blasted a leisure yacht that got quite close to the vessel this morning.
(The yacht is to the left and out of shot).
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30 Jun 1939626368578318746

THE POWERHOUSE OF SPORT FISHING LUXURY
When it comes to unique opulence, the SPECIAL ONE is one of the finest superyachts to visit Plymouth in the last few years.

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When it comes to unique opulence, the SPECIAL ONE is one of the finest superyachts to visit Plymouth in the last few years.

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30 Jun 1939599738203992145

PLYMOUTH CALL FOR THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

Saga Ocean Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery is back in Plymouth and arrived in misty conditions at 7am this morning.

More images from this morning.
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30 Jun 1939594472808980578

PLYMOUTH CALL FOR THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY

Saga Ocean Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery is back in Plymouth and arrived in misty conditions at 7am this morning.

The Spirit of Discovery last visited the city on the 5th of May, 2023, and our live webcam was the first to capture images…

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29 Jun 1939230452726022353

The mist slowly disappearing and HMS Astute at buoy near the Plymouth breakwater early this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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29 Jun 1939227716617724298

THE SPECIAL ONE LEAVES THE SOUND

The 'Special One', a uniquely designed high-tower superyacht, left the Barbican Landing Stage this morning after a brief visit to the city.

With a superstructure aluminium hull that was built for fine sport fishing and yachting across the…

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28 Jun 1939001076927091131

The awe-inspiring vintage aircraft the Swordfish W5856 and the oldest surviving airworthy Fairey Swordfish in the world wowed spectators at Plymouth's Armed Forces Day on the Hoe this afternoon.
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28 Jun 1938997586683175396

HMS Astute back at the Plymouth breakwater and getting ready for buoy with police and @SercoGroup vessels. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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28 Jun 1939003364844675490

HMS Astute back at the Plymouth breakwater and getting ready for buoy with police and @SercoGroup vessels. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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28 Jun 1938923450065735789

Royal Marine display near the waterfront.

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28 Jun 1938874299546509777

PLYMOUTH ARMED FORCES WEEKEND
The weather will hopefully clear up for the start of Plymouth Armed Forces Weekend in Hoe Park and the historic Promenade.
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27 Jun 1938643177977626791

@kevinkelway1 are proud to be supporting UK Armed Forces Week and a Gold accolade business.
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27 Jun 1938644402068693052

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27 Jun 1938637644893712413

Plymouth Hoe Promenade and Park is getting ready for Armed Forces Weekend and promises to be a very busy 2025 showcase. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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28 Jun 1938938166792352161

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27 Jun 1938615014002156031

@SercoGroup SD Oban outbound to meet HMS Astute back inside the breakwater this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Jun 1938615722092982484

HMS Astute back inside the Plymouth breakwater.

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27 Jun 1938610660184596865

@HMSIronDuke spotted on our live webcam earlier outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Jun 1938610844956320243

@HMSIronDuke outbound in the Sound today.

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27 Jun 1938544403401904617

HMS Astute leaving the Plymouth Breakwater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Jun 1938543892745302157

When you know there is fish pickings to be had...

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27 Jun 1938542702389289404

The Plymouth Hoe Promenade and Park is getting ready for Armed Forces Weekend with the arrival of a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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