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HMS TYNE ARRIVES IN SUNNY SOUND

Local fishermen in a small craft were warned by the Police to move out of the way from the approaching HMS Tyne on its way

August 10, 2025 No Comments

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THE SHINKAI ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The city’s latest superyacht visitor, the 55-metre Feadship explorer the Shinkai, arrived at the Barbican Landing Stage yesterday. The beautiful vessel is listed 746 in

August 9, 2025 No Comments

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PLYMOUTH SOUND NAVIGATIONAL WARNING

The King’s Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth, Rob Giles, has issued a ‘Navigational Warning’ to local mariners that due to ongoing maintenance works the Breakwater Lighthouse

August 7, 2025 No Comments

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3h 1954469964443746690

Look Back Gallery dated 10th August 2020 and @HMSDefender leaving the Sound after a port visit. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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9 Aug 1954155034108743949

WORLD CADET CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL DAY

Look Back Gallery dated 9th August 2024 and the last day of the World Cadet Championships and the impressive armada making its way out into the Sound today.

The event was showcased by the UK Cadet Class Association & hosted by Plymouth Youth…

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9 Aug 1954130792306593987

THE BIG WHEEL RETURNS

A familiar landmark has returned to the Hoe Park that was big feature from 2011 to 2013. The Big Wheel is now
in place for some of the city's most stunning waterfront views, and in time for the international fireworks displays next week.

The 36-metre-high…

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9 Aug 1954105600079528237

THE SHINKAI ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The city's latest superyacht visitor, the 55-metre Feadship explorer the Shinkai, arrived at the Barbican Landing Stage yesterday.

The beautiful vessel is listed 746 in the world's top rankings for largest yachts and co-designed by Philippe…

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8 Aug 1953858707550290374

A GHOSTLY NIGHT AT THE ROYAL
I've been following the community campaign to save the Art Deco Royal Cinema in Plymouth from demolition.
The Royal Cinema opened on 15 July 1938, survived the Plymouth Blitz of March 1941.
And as a Barbican kid growing up in the centre of the…

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8 Aug 1953902363183399027

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8 Aug 1953732205454201182

OUT & ABOUT WITH CLEVER

After a gap of nearly 5 years @kevinkelway1 was invited to take pictures of the new team at CLEVER and their new city centre office in Old Town Street, Plymouth, recently.

Picture left to right Back - Gareth Robinson, Chris Ward, Amber Fowler-Smith,…

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7 Aug 1953422522390589807

PLYMOUTH SOUND NAVIGATIONAL WARNING
The King’s Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth, Rob Giles, has issued a ‘Navigational Warning’ to local mariners that due to ongoing maintenance works the Breakwater Lighthouse and its accompanying foghorn are unreliable.
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PLYMOUTH SOUND NAVIGATIONAL WARNING - Westward Shipping

The King’s Harbour Master (KHM), Plymouth, Rob Giles, has issued a 'Navigational Warning' to local mariners that d...

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7 Aug 1953341114389332247

Look Back Gallery dated 7th August 2023 and @hmsprotector the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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7 Aug 1953340031008948438

Look Back Gallery dated 7th August 2022 and the American navy's Sealift Command solid stores support ship USNS William Mclean leaving Plymouth after a port visit. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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7 Aug 1953338957883642117

Look Back Gallery dated 7th August 2020 and the elegant HMS Echo inbound to @HMNBDevonport
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6 Aug 1953021471854375082

DORCAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE IE 100 AWARDS
@kevinkelway1 are shortlisted finalists at the International Elite 100 Awards for - International PR Agency of The Year - Plymouth - UK.
This recognition highlights our 12 years of working with clients and achievements in the field of…

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6 Aug 1953019248432820455

Look Back Gallery dated 6th August 2017 and the USNS Zeus visiting Plymouth and the first cable ship specifically built for the US Navy, and capable of laying 1,000 miles of cable at depths of 9,000 feet.
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5 Aug 1952849268181746048

Demolition work at Fort Bovisand taking place and in the distance the CAISSON B01 lock gate that was towed by @SercoGroup vessels this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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5 Aug 1952820166007353614

DORCAS MEDIA SECURES A GLOBAL 100 AWARD

Dorcas Media Westward Shipping News are proud to announce securing a Global 100 Award for innovative PR and our media platforms.

Kevin Kelway Bca said, "We are pleased that our boutique service for service and excellence has been…

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4 Aug 1952423179177075013

Latvia registered cargo vessel the AMPERE inbound to the Cattewater this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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4 Aug 1952289920573116497

Look Back Gallery dated 4th August 2022 and the USNS William Mclean inbound to @HMNBDevonport on a port visit to the city. The huge Military Sealift Command solid stores support ship was escorted by @SercoGroup vessels. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Aug 1952052918456029428

RFA ARGUS STUCK IN PORTSMOUTH
Falmouth-based RFA Argus, a regular visitor to Plymouth, is stuck in Portsmouth after having its safety certification withdrawn.

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Falmouth-based RFA Argus, a regular visitor to Plymouth, is stuck in Portsmouth after having its safety certification withdrawn.

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3 Aug 1952044803044032602

Busy on the flagship @BrittanyFerries the Pont-Aven this afternoon leaving the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Aug 1951926748121116989

DORCAS BOUTIQUE WINS A GLOBAL AWARD
Dorcas Media and Westward Shipping News are proud to have won another award - just brilliant. More details to follow once the PR embargo announcement is lifted.
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3 Aug 1951925809456808166

PROMOTING LARRY THE PIRATE
Look Back Gallery dated 3 August 2011 in London meeting the former UK Representative of the Falklands Islands Sukey Cameron MBE, and giving her a signed copy and promoting my book the 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate'.
Back in the Radio Plymouth Studio a…

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3 Aug 1951916014637137992

Look Back Gallery dated 3 August 2012 and the @HALcruises cruise ship the MS Maasdam leaving Millbay Docks following a city visit. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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2 Aug 1951702128483049759

Look Back Gallery dated 2 August 2020 and a large crane being transported up the Tamar. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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2 Aug 1951701085439320255

Look Back Gallery dated 2nd August 2024, and the @TheIslandTrust topsail training schooner the JOHANNA LUCRETIA in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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1 Aug 1951363470340796555

British registered the WHITCHALLENGER oil tanker leaving Millbay Docks this afternoon for Southampton.
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