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A SUNSHINE WELCOME FOR THE OCEAN NOVA

The latest cruise visitor to Plymouth the Ocean Nova has brought the sunshine with her and berthed at Trinity Pier, in Millbay today. The vessel

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ARCTIC CRUISE SHIP VISITS PLYMOUTH

Plymouth is welcoming the arctic cruise ship the MV Ocean Nova on a 4 day city visit. The beautifully designed ship made her way across

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ALBION READY FOR EXERCISE AUROA 23

HMS Albion is taking part in the biggest military exercise seen in Sweden for more than 25 years, and starting on Monday, with drills at

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GOODBYE…HMS MONTROSE

The last goodbye to HMS Montrose in Portsmouth today where the proud crew and former proud sailors gathered for her decommissioning ceremony – with music

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THE MAJESTIC LOUISE-MARIE

The Belgium frigate the Louise-Marie inbound to Devonport this afternoon. The vessel was originally built for the Royal Netherlands Navy, and entered service in 1991

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THE BUSY PORTLAND BACK IN PLYMOUTH

The Fleet Ready Escort HMS Portland inbound to Devonport this afternoon after a busy period visiting cities in the north of England and Scotland including;

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WELCOME HOME TO THE PROTECTOR

HMS Protector, is back in Plymouth waters having successfully completing her Antarctic scientific mission. The Royal Navy’s only icebreaker conducted many roles on her recent