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HMS ASTUTE ARRIVES IN THE SOUND

Shipping movements was restricted in the Sound this afternoon and the arrival of HMS Astute. The 97-metre long Astute was the first of its class,

June 5, 2025 No Comments

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THE BRETAGNE ARRIVES ON A PORT VISIT

The FS Bretagne on a port visit to HM Naval Base Devonport this morning in the mist and rain, getting ready for the French led

May 31, 2025 No Comments

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THE NAO VICTORIA GALLEON ARRIVES

The replica Spanish galleon, the Nao Victoria, finally arrives in the Sound this morning and is escorted by a Plymouth pilot boat to the Barbican

May 30, 2025 No Comments

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5h 1930549255975911923

Look Back Gallery dated 5th June 2020 and @RFAFortVictoria and HMS Northumberland at the Plymouth Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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21h 1930303051451019442

WHY I'M VOTING FOR A MAYOR FOR PLYMOUTH
As someone who was one of the lead VOTE YES campaigners in the first Plymouth Mayoral vote of January 2002, I’m very pleased we’ll get the chance to vote again after 23 years.
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4 Jun 1930216448879694200

Look Back Gallery dated the 4th June 2020 and @hms_tamar spotted in the Sound on its way into @HMNBDevonport and the ceremony to be formally commissioned by the Royal Navy. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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4 Jun 1930212958010773786

Look Back gallery dated 4th June 2021 and @HMSScottRN and her crew outbound in the Sound leaving for deployment to the Southern & North Atlantic oceans. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Jun 1929858617911455836

The Hopper Dredger UKD BLUEFIN inbound this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Jun 1929828843591729186

@hms_tyne inbound to @HMNBDevonport in the mist and rain this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Jun 1929829163248111766

@hms_tyne inbound to @HMNBDevonport in the mist and rain this morning http://www.westwardshippingnews.com

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3 Jun 1929817041407443014

For 30 Summers local residents' have been highlighting the issue @Plymouthlive 2020. @CarlEveCrime piece this Season raising the same issue. As a long-term resident enjoy our Hoe with picnics, but leave your Barbecues for your own back gardens (please).

Barbecue burned Plymouth Hoe looks like a 'chequers board'

Barbecues on the Hoe front are leaving scorch marks and litter on the grass

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3 Jun 1929811311166177690

Look Back Gallery dated 3 June 2020 and @HMSQNLZ outside the Plymouth Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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2 Jun 1929667406370427059

The Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup at buoy and the Antigua & Barbuda registered cement carrier CEMGULF at buoy near the Plymouth breakwater this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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2 Jun 1929667944620892361

Outbound from the Plymouth Cattewater earlier today.

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2 Jun 1929560567238238398

Self-determination is the cornerstone of democracy.

There is no dignity or respect if the right to choose is not implemented.

Today on UK Overseas Territories Day - we think of all the Chagossians who have been denied that choice, and instead, their homeland given away to a…

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2 Jun 1929486503563952422

The Spanish landing ship the Galicia spotted leaving the Sound this morning on our live webcam. Spanish marines on deck and some taking pictures of the famous Hoe waterfront. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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1 Jun 1929229946569863671

Tonight we are urging all those who oppose the Chagos Islands 'deal' to write to your MP.

The 'deal' is expected to be presented to the UK Parliament as soon as tomorrow.

Please visit our Chagos support hub to find your MP and an email template.

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1 Jun 1929230789981466698

Leaving the Sound this afternoon after a port visit to @HMNBDevonport the French amphibious assault ship FS Dixmude getting ready for French led #Polaris25 exercise in the West Atlantic. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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1 Jun 1929143779962802291

CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF DORCAS MEDIA
12 years ago today, dated 1st June 2013, I founded award-winning Dorcas Media and named it after my Mammy, who was named after the charitable woman of Joppa in the Bible.
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1 Jun 1929128305560866895

Outbound this morning the Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón being escorted by @SercoGroup vessels and the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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31 May 1928804022389014956

The French navy's FS Tonnerre amphibious and assault ship carrier outside of the Plymouth Breakwater this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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31 May 1928805059891982724

Up close with the French navy assault ship FS Tonnerre outside of the Plymouth Breakwater.

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31 May 1928734015823163670

The French navy's FS Tonnerre amphibious and assault ship carrier outside of the Plymouth Breakwater this morning and based in its homeport of Toulon.
While technically an aircraft carrier the air wing of the Tonnerre is comprised solely of helicopters.
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31 May 1928730774020280525

The FS Bretagne on a port visit to @HMNBDevonport this morning in the mist and rain. The anti-submarine warfare (ASW) took to sea in May 2018.
The Bretagne is the fifth of eight ships in its class at 142-meter long and equipped with the Aster and Exocet MM 40 missiles and the MU…

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30 May 1928391401705734532

Look back Gallery dated 30th May 2023 and HMS Northumberland outbound in the Sound.
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30 May 1928390627449884993

Look Back gallery dated 30th May 2024 and the Portuguese Navy frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida on a port visit to @HMNBDevonport
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30 May 1928372407963644045

The Spanish Landing Platform Dock ESPS Galicia making a dramatic entrance across Plymouth's waterfront this morning with troops and crew lining the deck and inbound to @HMNBDevonport
The ESPS Galicia home base is Rota, in Spain.
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30 May 1928372407963644045

The Spanish landing platform Dock ESPS Galicia passing @hmssevern at buoy near the Plymouth Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com

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30 May 1928362606370103554

@hmssevern at the Plymouth Breakwater this morning.
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30 May 1928362606370103554

At buoy this morning at the Plymouth Breakwater @hmssevern http://www.westwardshippingnews.com

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30 May 1928344376364691853

THE NAO VICTORIA GALLEON ARRIVES

The replica Spanish galleon, the Nao Victoria, finally arrives in the Sound this morning and is escorted by a Plymouth pilot boat to the Barbican Landing Stage.

The majestic sailing ship on a European tour was delayed because of bad weather in…

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29 May 1928163497742860634

Out of the mist comes the Spanish frigate ESPS Cristobal Colon spotted on our live webcam and inbound to @HMNBDevonport this evening. The vessel is named after Christopher Columbus.
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