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UP CLOSE WITH THE STORM

The Norwegian Navy’s Skjold Class missile fast patrol boat Storm was spotted outbound in the Sound this morning. Launched in November 2006 and started sea

June 4, 2026 No Comments

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POLAR EXPEDITION SHIP ON MAIDEN VISITS

The brand-new polar expedition cruise ship, the Douglas Mawson, arrived in the Sound around 6:30am this morning. On its maiden voyage to Plymouth and spotted

June 2, 2026 No Comments

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AMERICAN 6TH FLEET FLAGSHIP ARRIVES

The flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet the USS Mount Whitney made a spectacular entrance into the Sound today inbound to HMNB Devonport. The huge

May 31, 2026 No Comments

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

9 Jun 2064466027300475102

PLYMOUTH'S SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH POLAND

ONE of the most remarkable stories of the Second World War was the allied relationship between Poland and Britain–and especially the Polish Navy’s wartime role in Plymouth from 1939 to 1945.

The story of the Polish Navy in exile is

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

9 Jun 2064384615322702056

Royal Norwegian Patrol Boats STORM and SKJOLD inbound to @HMNBDevonport early this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

8 Jun 2064038196334240142

The Norwegian Skjold Class Missile Fast Patrol Boat passing the Portuguese frigate Bartolomeu Dias at the Plymouth breakwater this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

8 Jun 2063941060108128317

AMERICAN FLAGSHIP LEAVES PLYMOUTH
The 6th fleet flagship the USS Mount Whitney was spotted leaving the Sound this morning after nearly 9 days @HMNBDevonport
The command ship arrived in Plymouth on the 31st May and serves as the lead vessel for the 6th Fleet/Commander.
USS Mount

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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The Norwegian gun boat HNoMS Skjold spotted outbound in the Sound this morning.
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

7 Jun 2063745215479824622

CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE THE ICONIC BELVEDERE
We have passed 400 signatures and on our way to the 500 milestone. If you haven't signed and support preserving this national symbol of Plymouth for future generations - then a few minutes of your time, name, and email address would be

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

7 Jun 2063635845605650876

Enjoyable to watch and Morris Dancers at the Belvedere flag Pole on the Plymouth Promenade this afternoon and live dances in real time on our webcam. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

6 Jun 2063331159157682660

THV Patricia the flagship of @trinityhouse_uk at anchor in the Sound. The Buoy-Laying ship looks after and services maritime navigation aids primarily around the English and Welsh coastlines.

Built by Robb Caledon in Leith in 1982, her work includes refuelling offshore lights,

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

6 Jun 2063202680688832878

WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY
ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944

A dream to finally visit the Normandy Beaches to explore the historic D-Day landing sites and the biggest Allied invasion of history of June 6, 1944 was fulfilled and to pay homage to the Great War Generation