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ALL ABOUT THE GIGAYACHT AVIVA

The Aviva super-yacht spotted at anchor inside the Plymouth breakwater this morning. The vessel is owned by British billionaire Joe Lewis and the fourth yacht

August 17, 2026 No Comments

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GETTING READY FOR BRITISH FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Plymouth’s waterfront is getting ready for two days of the British Firework Championships on the 12/13 August 2026. The fair is taking up much of

August 11, 2026 No Comments

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OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIP- RFA PROTEUS

The multi-role ocean surveillance ship RFA Proteus that is part of the Royal Navy’s efforts to protect critical undersea cables, pipelines, and seabed assets was

August 10, 2026 No Comments

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

15 Aug 2088594895153840293

The UK's only Bowman 57 sail training vessel, the Helen Mary R spotted in the Sound this afternoon (Picture 1) with other sailing yachts.

The 57-foot sailing vessel sails out of Fowey in Cornwall, and provides inspirational life-changing voyages for young people and a not for

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15 Aug 2088595841502036063

The UK's only Bowman 57 sail training vessel, the Helen Mary R spotted in the Sound this afternoon.

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

15 Aug 2088547456426352988

On the move across the Hoe foreshore towards the Cattewater this morning. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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13 Aug 2087817972672766349

My house cat survived last night's Fireworks displays on the Hoe -just one more night Mr. Badge of Pride to the Geeto😊

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12 Aug 2087630845402112078

GETTING READY FOR THE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

The Hoe promenade is a temporary showcase of food and drink stalls, sound stage, fairground rides, street performers and live music that started at 5pm.

It is estimated that over 100,000 spectators will watch the British Fireworks

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11 Aug 2087183087683654068

PLYMOUTH HOE GETTING READY FOR THE FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Plymouth's waterfront is getting ready for two days of the British Firework Championships on the 12/13 August 2026. The fair is taking up much of the promenade with a live stage and music, starting at 5pm - seen here on

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10 Aug 2086740377625657703

OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIP RFA PROTEUS

The multi-role ocean surveillance ship @RFAProteus that is part of the Royal Navy's efforts to protect critical undersea cables, pipelines, and seabed assets was spotted leaving Plymouth Sound this morning.

The Proteus is equipped with a

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

9 Aug 2086532664178135405

@HMSScottRN outbound in the Sound earlier this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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9 Aug 2086532892620919174

@HMSScottRN outbound in the Sound earlier this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

7 Aug 2085846259466695161

MULTI-TASK SHIP NORTHERN RIVER ARRIVES

@SercoGroup multi-purpose auxiliary vessel the SD Northern River was spotted on our live webcams inbound to @HMNBDevonport this evening.

The Northern River’s role involves target towing during naval training exercises, noise ranging and