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Devonport based HMS St Albans is back from its deployment in central Norway where it…
The Lady of the Sea is back on a second visit to Plymouth and arrived…
The UK’s multi-role ocean surveillance ship RFA Proteus was spotted in the Sound, and setting…
It’s almost finally here! At the end of this month, Brittany Ferries cross-Channel links from…
The crew of HMS Lancaster has found and seized a large haul of Class A…
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Tender Boats from Ambition queuing for passengers to take to the Barbican Landing Stage this morning.
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The Plymouth Belvedere has seen many events since its construction in 1891 and today an exhibition of flags of the Philippines. On the 22nd March is the anniversary of the Philippine Army being founded in Cavite in 1897. Or, could it be a religious or musical event?
Look Back Gallery dated 22 March, 2021, and @HMSDefender outside the Plymouth Breakwater.
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Imagine a world where you daily look out of the window and this scene is the masterpiece! How photography can explore your imaginations! Standing proudly in the Channel Eddystone lighthouse.
Look Back Gallery dated 21st March 2021 and @hms_kent outbound. @HMSLANCASTER outbound dated 21st March 2022, and @hms_tyne inbound dated 21st March 2022. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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The French Navy Training Ship Lynx (A751) visiting Plymouth today. The vessel was spotted on our live webcam passing the Hoe foreshore. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 21 March, 2001 & the 60th Anniversary Service inside Charles Church remembering the Blitz of 1941 by Nazi aircraft. The late Queen Mother spoke of Plymothians fortitude at the city's darkest hour of WW2 read out at the special service.
LEST WE FORGET
Look Back Gallery dated the 20th March, 2024, and @BrittanyFerries flagship the MV Pont-Aven first sailing of the season to Plymouth in 2024. Looking forward to the new schedule for 2025 starting later this month.
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The British registered oil ship the WHITONIA inbound to West Wharf at Millbay Docks this morning.
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When sometimes you need that morning refresh to be alone.
Dutch patrol vessel HNLMS Friesland at anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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When Paddle boarding is the best view of the Sound.
Look Back Gallery dated 19th March, 2023, and German submarine U36 outbound after a Port visit to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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RN & RAF deployed P-8 Poseidon aircraft to monitor Russian vessels in the Channel its been revealed. @HMSCattistock @HMSSomerset were deployed near Folkestone & Dover to watch the Russian destroyer Severomorsk & landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin. (Westward Gallery Library Pics).
Award-winning Dorcas Media celebrating our PR Services again with a latest national award. At their eighth annual UK Enterprise Awards, Dorcas Media has been awarded: Best PR Agency 2025. Client Service Excellence Award 2025.
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Dutch registered oil tanker THUN GRATITUDE outbound from the Cattewater en route to the port of Whitegate, in Ireland, passing the Dutch patrol vessel HNLMS Friesland at anchor near the Breakwater this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com
Royal Marines out exercising in the Sound today.
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Once again, the UK Government treats Chagossians as second-class citizens.
They are citizens of the British Overseas Territories and they too deserve the right to self-determination.
Look Back Gallery dated 16th March, 2024, and @AWShips the Anvil Point (Ro-Ro) cargo ferry leaving the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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GETTING READY FOR BRITTANY FERRIES 2025
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GETTING READY FOR BRITTANY FERRIES 2025
It's almost finally here! At the end of this month, Brittany Ferries cross-Channel links from Plymouth, Roscoff, and...
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Huge Maltese registered container ship the Atlantic Sun could be seen far out in the Channel en route to Liverpool this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Gallery dated 15th March, 2024 and @RFAProteus inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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LANCASTER SEIZES £5.4 MILLION DRUGS HAUL
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LANCASTER SEIZES £5.4 MILLION DRUGS HAUL
The crew of HMS Lancaster has found and seized a large haul of Class A drugs worth over £5.4 million in the Arabian Sea.
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