A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ON THE MV BRETAGNE
Two Portsmouth tugs led the MV Bretagne out of the city for the last voyage…
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Two Portsmouth tugs led the MV Bretagne out of the city for the last voyage…
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A WATER CELEBRATION FOR CAPTAIN ERWOAN
@SercoGroup tugs put on a water display to greet the flagship of @BrittanyFerries MV Pont Aven in the Sound. The special occasion is to celebrate the retirement of Captain Erwoan Le Bourdonnec after 35 years service.
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CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF THE ROCKHOPPAS
Look back memory celebrating 13 years of the Plymouth Rockhoppas series and my book, 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate'.
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Look Back Gallery dated the 3 Nov, 2023 @HMSEnterprise and @hms_mersey in the Sound.
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Look Back Gallery dated 3 Nov, 2022 @hmsdiamond at the Plymouth Breakwater.
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Heavenly rays over the magical island this afternoon.
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Look Back Gallery dated 2nd Nov, 2023 and the huge waves lashing the Plymouth Breakwater.
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Look back memory celebrating 13 years of the Plymouth Rockhoppas series and my book the 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate'. HRH Queen Alicia receiving a Royal Warrant for the Rockhoppas to live on Drake's Island for ever. (First seen in the Plymouth Herald).
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Celebrating 9 years of my rescue cat Geeto and his many shameless PR opportunities😉
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT MILLBAY DOCKS
Plymouth’s Millbay Docks and its strategic maritime importance to the city has never looked brighter, says Adrian Buss, Operations Manager-PFSO of the port.
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THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT MILLBAY DOCKS
THE future of Plymouth’s Millbay Docks and its strategic maritime importance to the city has never looked brighter...
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Look back memory celebrating 13 years of the Plymouth Rockhoppas series & my book the Adventures of Larry the Pirate. Plymouth made world news back in 2011 when international film crews descended on Drake's Island to get a glimpse of the mysterious Drokes http://www.dorcasmedia.com
Look Back Gallery dated 1st Nov, 2022 and @hms_mersey at anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater.
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Look Back Gallery dated 1st Nov, 2020 and the diesel-electric submarine U-33 (S183) type 212 of the German navy spotted in the Sound on a port visit to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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No Star Wars theme this evening for the German Navy Corvette Braunschweig F260 as it made its way into @HMNBDevonport the ship recently played the iconic 'imperial march' as it passed Tower Bridge on a port visit to London. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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The German Navy corvette Braunschweig F260 being escorted by @SercoGroup tugs on its way into @HMNBDevonport on a port visit to Plymouth. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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9 years ago today this bundle arrived from Woodside Animal Sanctuary. The last cat of his litter no one wanted. HAPPY GEETO DAY😍
When you get photo bombed in the restaurant - HAPPY HALLOWEEN from team Dorcas Media/Westward Shipping News. http://www.dorcasmedia.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 31st Oct, 2022 and Royal Danish Navy warship HDMS Niels Juel outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 30th Oct, 2022 and @hms_mersey inbound @HMNBDevonport
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A Jack Up Barge was spotted this evening outside the Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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The Plymouth to Roscoff sailings for this year will stop on the 6 November 2024 to 30 March 2025 and we'll miss seeing the flagship @BrittanyFerries MV Pont Aven making its grand entrance into the Sound like this evening. But its only a short break 😊http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
The TS ROYALIST Sea Cadets flagship passing Plymouth Hoe earlier. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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The British registered CELTIC NAVIGATOR general cargo vessel spotted in the Sound and en route to the port of Rota, Spain this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 29th Oct, 2021 and @RFAArgus passing the Plymouth waterfront on its way into @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 29th Oct, 2020 and @HMSLANCASTER at anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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