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THE EUROPA ARRIVES IN THE SOUND

A surprise cruise visitor in the Sound today and the luxury German vessel the Europa with 400 passengers and 275 crew on board, and anchored

September 1, 2025 No Comments

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THE VISTA ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The Oceania Vista cruise ship made its inaugural visit to Plymouth this morning and arrived in the Sound just after 7am and was first spotted

August 24, 2025 No Comments

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WELCOME HOME HMS ST ALBANS

Plymouth’s famous waterfront witnessed a spectacle that is old as time, and its special relationship with the Royal Navy. HMS StAlbans made a grand home

August 22, 2025 No Comments

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

1h 1962439961061298253

The German Corvette FGS Erfurt outbound in the Sound this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3h 1962413791066398859

THE EUROPA ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH
Surprise cruise visitor in the Sound this morning and the luxury German vessel the Europa with 400 passengers and 275 crew on board, and anchored near @RFALymeBay
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

13h 1962255971629121632

Choppy waters over the Channel today with @BrittanyFerries Armorique passing the Plymouth breakwater lighthouse this evening, and great to see the warning light back in action again. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

14h 1962243092536250601

CAMPAIGNER'S TALE , TAKE ME BACK TO TINSIDE LIDO
When we talk about storytelling, this is not just merely referring to writing tales or capturing attention, but was our vehicle in fighting a passionate community campaign to save Tinside Lido from demolition in the late 1990s.
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22h 1962121046141649113

You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather.
When Geeto's Sunday morning fun is protecting his seagull feather...

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

30 Aug 1961842692830200006

Look Back Gallery dated 30th August 2024 and @HMSSomerset inbound to Devonport. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

30 Aug 1961736886721957928

WORLD'S LAST SEAGOING PADDLE STEAMER IS BACK

The PS Waverley is en route to Dartmouth and getting ready for its South West tours.

The Waverley is the world's last seagoing paddle steamer and left Glasgow recently, and making its return visit to Plymouth.

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30 Aug 1961733189623316593

@RFALymeBay spotted on our live webcam leaving the Sound this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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30 Aug 1961733606918742283

@RFALymeBay spotted on our live webcam leaving the Sound this morning escorted by @SercoGroup tugs and police boats. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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30 Aug 1961731505610231955

The Portuguese registered oil tanker the JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER inbound to the Cattewater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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29 Aug 1961455949694042542

Look Back Gallery dated 29th August 2021 and one of the most theatrical spectacles on the Hoe Promenade -and The Hatchling Dragon taking flight over the Sound, and supposed to be a symbol of hope, with music from Ruth Chan. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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29 Aug 1961453088184631523

Look Back Gallery dated 29th August 2022 and HMS Northumberland outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

29 Aug 1961387152240996828

Out of the mist and rain appears @BrittanyFerries flagship the Pont-Aven inbound to Millbay Docks this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

28 Aug 1961100631554625837

The topsail schooner Johanna Lucretia of @TheIslandTrust passing the Hoe foreshore earlier today. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

28 Aug 1961004502519087418

Look Back Gallery dated 28th August 2020 and @RFAFortVictoria at the Plymouth Breakwater.
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

28 Aug 1961003630913335305

Look Back Gallery dated 28th August 2023 and the Silver Dawn cruise ship dropping anchor at the Plymouth Breakwater beside @RFALymeBay @RFALymeBay and in the distance @RFATidespring http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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28 Aug 1961002104819941648

Look Back Gallery to the Silver Dawn cruise liner arriving in Plymouth dated 28th August 2023, and due to visit the city again on September 17th 2025. Our live webcam will capture the first images in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay ·

27 Aug 1960724272944476376

Big thanks to @17_RLC for this brilliant footage of the Mexe being loaded into our dock. Precision teamwork in action
#RFA #RoyalFleetAuxiliary #RLC

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27 Aug 1960707536639692839

Back at sea again @RFALymeBay spotted on our live webcam inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

27 Aug 1960707906111676827

Back at sea again @RFALymeBay spotted on our live webcam inbound to @HMNBDevonport this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Aug 1960623471467094170

@RFATideforce arrived at the Plymouth breakwater and at buoy in the mist and rain with Panama registered bulk carrier UNITY ONE at anchor. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Aug 1960623955988869530

@trinityhouse_uk THV Patricia in the mist and rain near the breakwater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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27 Aug 1960617025098625401

Look Back Gallery dated 27th August 2024 and the German corvette the FGS Magdeburg spotted on our live webcam inbound to Devonport. http://www.westwardshipingnews.com
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27 Aug 1960616346410008659

Look Back Gallery dated 27th August 2023 and HMS Triumph returning to Devonport after 102 days at sea - with loud hooters and sirens making its grand entrance across the Hoe waterfront. http://www.westwardsshippingnews.com
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27 Aug 1960615227730382968

Look Back Gallery to weather like today dated 27th August 2020 and @HMS_Richmond inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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26 Aug 1960403484752196019

The Portuguese oil tanker the RUBIKON 78 inbound to the Cattewater and passing the @trinityhouse_uk vessel THV PATRICIA Buoy/Lighthouse Vessel in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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26 Aug 1960272258254962849

Look Back Gallery dated 26th August 2023 and @RFAMountsBay and @RFALymeBay at the Plymouth breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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