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NEW PASSENGER BRIDGE, AT MILLBAY DOCKS

Over the centuries, Plymouth’s Millbay Docks has been at the forefront of the city’s history, development, and maritime gateway across the globe. The historic docks

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£476 MILLION FREIGHT SHIPS CONTRACT

4 military logistical freight and support ships named after British Points and Headlands and regular visitors to Plymouth – will continue to serve the British

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A TRIUMPH OF A HOMECOMING

Plymouth put on a proud show for HMS Triumph, returning home for the very last time in the amphitheatre of the Sound to be decommissioned

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A TRIUMPH HOMECOMING TODAY

HMS Triumph, the last Trafalga class submarine, is arriving home to Plymouth this afternoon and will finally decommission her successful role in serving the nation.

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THE PROTEUS BACK IN PLYMOUTH WATERS

RFA Proteus at the Plymouth Breakwater this afternoon following operations in the North Sea last week. The vessel was last seen in Plymouth during the

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s been a great year for award-winning Westward Shipping News celebrating 2 years since the launch of our news website and live webcam services. We

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PLYMOUTH FLAGS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

PLYMOUTH FLAGS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR GLOBAL SHIPPING VISITORSLook back gallery at some of the international ships that were welcomed to Plymouth in 2024.Plymouth has

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GOVERNMENT SCRAPPING 5 NAVY SHIPS

Even before the Labour Government’s Defence Review a decision to scrap HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark has been announced by the Defence Secretary. The savings

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BEST BOUTIQUE PR AGENCY 2024

Award-winning Westward Shipping News and Dorcas Media secures another accolade for Best Boutique PR Agency 2024 at the – Media Innovator Awards 2024.  Judging teams said our commitment and