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PLYMOUTH-BASED HMS IRON DUKE WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE

Navy Lookout exclusively reports that Plymouth-based HMS Iron Duke is now withdrawn from active service and its weapons and sensors have been stripped. Despite ‘no

May 4, 2026 No Comments

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STAR CLASS YACHT CARRIER IN THE SOUND

Star Class Yachts heavy lift yacht carrier Deo Volente can be seen live on our webcams this evening inside the Plymouth breakwater. The cargo vessel

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PLYMOUTH WELCOMES THE SEABOURN OVATION

The city’s first luxury cruise liner of 2026, the Bahamas-registered Seabourn Ovation, arrived in the Sound early this morning under the watchful eye of HMS

April 29, 2026 No Comments

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

9h 2051211447313580520

The heavy lift carrier @StarClassYachts Deo Volente unloads a yacht at the breakwater.
The cargo vessel is designed to serve yacht carriers and optimised for yacht transport logistics.
The Dutch registered vessel has her own two heavy lift cranes. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com

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The yacht looked like it was being towed into the Plymouth Yacht Haven Marinas.
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STAR CLASS YACHT CARRIER IN THE SOUND

@StarClassYachts heavy lift yacht carrier Deo Volente can be seen live on our webcams this evening inside the Plymouth breakwater.

The cargo vessel was designed to serve yacht carriers and optimised for yacht transport logistics. The

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

3 May 2050886403119038807

Look back gallery dated 3 May 2024 and the (Ro-Ro) sealift ship Hartland Point inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

2 May 2050605710103240912

Look back gallery dated 2nd May 2023 and the Belgium frigate the Louise-Marie outbound following a port visit to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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LOOK BACK TO THE PETITE SIRENA CRUISE SHIP

Look back gallery dated 2 May 2024 and the Sirena cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises on a port visit to Plymouth for the day.

The Sirena can carry unto 803 passengers and a crew of 375, with a rich ocean history and modern

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2 May 2050573674202198436

MANNING THE RAILS ON THE OLDENBURG

The German corvette FGS Oldenburg spotted in the mist and rain inbound to @HMNBDevonport this morning.

The Braunschweig-class ship features a stealthy design, advanced sensors, and is equipped for various military operations, including coastal

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

2 May 2050569657145249885

@HMSTrent outbound in the Sound this morning.
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@HMSTrent outbound in the Sound this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews ·

1 May 2050224976146411689

Arctic mission loading up❄️⚓

HMS Prince of Wales has stopped in Scotland to take on ammunition before heading north

The flagship will soon lead a Nato deployment to the High North — as focus sharpens on Arctic security🔗⬇️
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

1 May 2050298706507805097

The Dutch registered oil tanker THUN LIDKOPING inbound to the @PlymCatte this evening.
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