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A SUMMER SCENE OF SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

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SPECIAL FORCES PLATFORM ARRIVES IN DEVONPORT

The 83-metre Serco Group’s largest maritime vessel the SD Victoria was spotted on our live webcams inbound to Devonport this morning. The vessel is a

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A SPECTACLE OF SAILING TALENT ON SHOW

Over 60 boats from 11 countries are showcasing in the amphitheatre of the Sound, where the next generation of Olympic sailing talent is on the

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

16h 2084358304415781102

Arriving in Plymouth this evening with calm blue waters and a busy Channel @BrittanyFerries ferry the Amorique. You can almost wave to the team on the bridge. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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3 Aug 2084214189627715654

FLO JACK 1 being towed to Victoria Wharf and passing the Hoe foreshore this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

3 Aug 2084212161539096681

@HMSCattistock spotted on our live webcams this morning inbound to @HMNBDevonport http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

31 Jul 2083243168426856640

UK Border Force Patrol Boat HMC Searcher inbound to Mount Batten this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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30 Jul 2082905274961076620

@HMSScottRN inbound to Devonport this evening.
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30 Jul 2082906004325282169

@HMSScottRN inbound to Devonport this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

29 Jul 2082551404430799194

@HMSScottRN outside the Plymouth breakwater and in the distance the Maltese registered (Ro-Ro) vessel the DELPHINE on its way down the Channel and en route to the Port of Dublin, Ireland.
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29 Jul 2082552057400045753

Marine Traffic picture of the huge Ro-Ro vessel the Delphine spotted out in the distance and destination the port of Cork. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

29 Jul 2082501484713758725

DAY 4 OF THE NACRO 15 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Day 4 of the Nacro 15 World Championships in the Sound with sailing boats at the Plymouth breakwater this morning.

Over 60 boats from 11 countries are showcasing in the events, and where the next generation of Olympic sailing talent is

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

29 Jul 2082407988808089716

@HMSPortland inbound to @HMNBDevonport this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

29 Jul 2082408854399090782

@HMSPortland inbound to @HMNBDevonport this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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28 Jul 2082141562285248815

A SPECTACLE OF SAILING TALENT ON SHOW
Over 60 boats from 11 countries are showcasing in the amphitheatre of the Sound, where the next generation of Olympic sailing talent is on the waterfront stage.

The spectacle is being organised by the 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship and