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The new oil tanker THUN RESOLVE, launched earlier this year, made a dramatic entrance into the Cattewater earlier this evening – and was water-sprayed by
June 29, 2026
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The new oil tanker THUN RESOLVE, launched earlier this year, made a dramatic entrance into the Cattewater earlier this evening – and was water-sprayed by
What a beautiful sight! The Santa Maria Manuela is a stunning classic tall ship, and was spotted outbound in the Sound early this evening –
Just before 6am this morning, the flagship yacht, the Ritz-Carlton MS Evrima, was escorted inside the Plymouth breakwater by the Plymouth pilot boat. The Maltese
Jim is not just an intelligent dog but a beautiful-looking K9 that has become a bit of a local media star. Westward Shipping News was
Over 100 military charities and organisations are showcasing in Plymouth’s Hoe Park this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day, dated Saturday 27th June. Armed Forces
On Sunday, 14th June, 2026, on the Plymouth Hoe Promenade, the ‘Raising Of The Flag’ will mark the 44th anniversary of Liberation for the Falklands.
A Portuguese Tridente-class submarine was spotted slowly making its way into HMNB Devonport in the deep mist and rain this morning. The Tridente-class consists of
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
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
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