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THE MS AMADEA IS BACK IN TOWN

A regular cruise ship visitor to Plymouth arrived early this morning in the Sound, the MS Amadea, and is now at anchor inside the breakwater.

September 24, 2026 No Comments

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HMS PORTLAND AT THE BREAKWATER

HMS Portland was spotted at the Plymouth breakwater this afternoon in a brief boat transfer conducted by SD Cawsand. The Portland could be part of

September 23, 2026 No Comments

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THE VICTORIA ARRIVES IN THE SOUND

The multi-purpose Offshore Vessel Serco-Group SD Victoria spotted on our live webcams inbound to HM Naval Base Devonport this morning. Built in 2010 and is

September 17, 2026 No Comments

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

25 Sep 2103554756794806776

A NEW LIFE FOR FORT VICTORIA

Last images of @RFAFortVictoria in Plymouth Sound dated 1st May 2023 and January 1st 2024, with news that Fort Victoria will receive a refit to rebuild Royal Navy replenishment skills.

Excellent article from @NavyLookout that shares many of our

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25 Sep 2103412542395621554

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

24 Sep 2103165311272804464

FAREWELL TO THE MS AMADEA

The MS Amadea set sail from the Sound around 2:30pm this afternoon passing the super-yacht Aviva at anchor.

Passengers on board packed the stern to see their final images of the Hoe foreshore—and watch the Plymouth pilot boat guide the ship out beyond

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

24 Sep 2103072674897428494

THE MS AMADEA AT THE PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER
For all the latest shipping movements in the Sound can be live streamed on our website: https://www.westwardshippingnews.com Live 1 webcam
The last scheduled cruise ship MS Amera will be visiting Plymouth on the 20th October 2026, and another regular

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

24 Sep 2103035778670506474

THE MS AMADEA IS BACK IN TOWN

A regular cruise ship visitor to Plymouth arrived early this morning in the Sound, the MS Amadea, and is now at anchor inside the breakwater. The ship has a capacity of over 600 passengers and 280 crew members.

Tender boats will take the tourists

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

22 Sep 2102335906904490308

THE SD CAWSAND SPECIALISED TUG
@SercoGroup SD Cawsand spotted in the mist along the Hoe foreshore this morning and outbound towards the Plymouth breakwater.
The passenger and supply tug was built in 1997 at over 20 metric tonnes, and a gross tonnage of 226, and is configured

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

21 Sep 2102068391208968515

German frigate FGS Hessen inbound to @HMNBDevonport this evening. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

21 Sep 2101961821477281971

@HMSSutherland inside the breakwater this morning. https://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

21 Sep 2101962532923519234

@HMSSutherland leaving the Plymouth breakwater.

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

21 Sep 2101957978630881753

MONDAY SHIPPING MOVEMENTS
The German frigate FGS Hessen outbound in the Sound early this morning. A Sachsen-class frigate and the third military ship named for Hesse.
She was built from 2001-2005 and commissioned in 2006. She has served in the Germany Navy since.