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ASTUTE READY FOR HER MID-LIFE REFIT

The Royal Navy’s hunter killer submarine HMS Astute was recently photographed and spotted inbound to HMNB Devonport on the 30th June, and getting ready for

July 4, 2025 No Comments

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THE SHABAB OMAN 2 – LEAVING THE SOUND TODAY

Plymouth Sound is the amphitheatre to the world, and with a new era of clean shipping and technologically advanced new vessels, the RNOV Shabab Oman

July 2, 2025 No Comments

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THE POWERHOUSE OF SPORT-FISHING LUXURY

When it comes to unique opulence, the SPECIAL ONE is one of the finest superyachts to visit Plymouth in the last few years. The world’s

June 30, 2025 No Comments

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12 Jul 1944016629458686230

The Dutch multi-purpose frigate HNLMS Van Amstel spotted on our webcam outbound this afternoon.
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12 Jul 1943980521853243613

Look Back Gallery dated 12 July 2020 and @HMSDefender outbound in the Sound. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943694859975434311

UK Border Force patrol vessel HMC Vigilant outbound in the Sound this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943693358494261306

@HMSDuncan spotted on our live streaming webcam earlier today inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943693659645329751

@HMSDuncan spotted on our live streaming webcam earlier today inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943573980071309634

@HMSSomerset and @HMSDuncan at the Plymouth breakwater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943574239828709770

@HMSSomerset and @HMSDuncan at the Plymouth breakwater this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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11 Jul 1943571001888907648

Paddle boarders in the sea lanes of the Hoe early this morning and in the distance @HMSDuncan http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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10 Jul 1943387333878825110

On its way back into the Cattewater the tug Cannis Fowey. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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10 Jul 1943385779251581146

Pleasure yachting near the Plymouth Hoe shoreline this evening.

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10 Jul 1943384376500162824

The Panama registered cargo vessel the RUSADER being piloted to Millbay Dock's Trinity Pier this evening.
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10 Jul 1943382286168195078

The Dutch multi-purpose frigate HNLMS Van Amstel spotted on our webcam inbound to @HMNBDevonport earlier this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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10 Jul 1943191892432126250

The Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel at the Plymouth breakwater early this morning with @HMSTrent at buoy.
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9 Jul 1942869101942116500

Look Back Gallery dated the 9th July 2021 and the flagship of P&O Cruises MV Britannia spotted off the coast of Plymouth, and sailing down the Channel towards the Atlantic. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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9 Jul 1942865354562195677

Look Back Gallery dated 9th July 2024 and the enchanting Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship arrives in the Sound in the grey mist and rain dropping anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater.
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8 Jul 1942485380579623202

Look Back Gallery dated 8th July 2022 and HMS Northumberland inbound to @HMNBDevonport
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8 Jul 1942484600166703435

Look Back Gallery dated 8th July 2020 and HMS Albion inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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7 Jul 1942258703018987580

The Antigua & Barbuda registered general cargo vessel the FRIEDRICH inbound to the Plymouth Cattewater this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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7 Jul 1942257516391301206

@HMSSomerset outbound in the Sound this afternoon.
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7 Jul 1942257819681448167

@HMSSomerset outbound in the Sound this afternoon. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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6 Jul 1941966116185657563

@AWShips and the MOD's Point class roll-on/roll-off sealift ferry ANVIL POINT spotted leaving the Sound this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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6 Jul 1941966398848151821

@AWShips and the MOD's Point class roll-on/roll-off sealift ferry ANVIL POINT spotted leaving the Sound this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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6 Jul 1941964791637024820

PARTY TIME FINISHING TONIGHT
Outdoor event on Drake's Island today with people visiting the island. Party goers leaving on the Pier before it gets dark.

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6 Jul 1941898943660494947

@SercoGroup tugs leading the German frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt outbound in the Sound and in the distance Portugal registered cargo ship Karina C inbound to the Cattewater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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6 Jul 1941899469605278034

@SercoGroup tugs leading the German frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt outbound in the Sound and in the distance Portugal registered cargo ship Karina C inbound to the Cattewater. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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6 Jul 1941866597070586066

THE LEADER OF PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
CHOSEN BY YOU!
11 days and counting for one of the city's biggest decisions in recent times.
Vote for a Mayor elected by Plymouth voters.
A Leader chosen by YOU! And not fellow politicians.
17th July, 2025.

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4 Jul 1941256845466927307

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PABC

We attended the 25th anniversary of the inception of the Plymouth Area Business Council recently at the Royal Citadel.

It was wonderful to catch up with a few people we knew and some new acquaintances, and a great barbecue and drinks. We also had a…

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4 Jul 1941236595195249048

ASTUTE READY FOR HER MID-LIFE REFIT

The Royal Navy's hunter killer submarine HMS Astute was recently photographed and spotted inbound to HMNB Devonport on the 30th June, and getting ready for her multi-million-pound Mid Life Re-Validation Period (MLRP).

After 15 years of…

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4 Jul 1941230831680229587

The world’s largest sport fishing super-yacht the Special One spotted leaving the Sound this morning. The vessel's high tower design epitomise the pinnacle of luxury and built for the Saudi billionaire, Prince Turki bin Muqrin Al Saud. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com…

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