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THE SIR JOHN FISHER TANK SHIP

James Fisher Tankship, the Sir John Fisher was spotted inbound to the Plymouth Cattewater today. The tanker incorporates innovations in design and construction technology to

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THE SCRAPPING OF TWO GREAT SHIPS

In a move that outraged many of our followers online and on our flagship website, the scrapping of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark has once

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PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR UK ARMED FORCES

Dorcas Media/Westward Shipping News are proud to support the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which we have done for over several years.  The Service is a

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GEOTECHNICAL VESSEL LEAVES PLYMOUTH

Hundreds of visitors came and explored the top spec ship the Fugro Frontier that was berthed at the Barbican Landing Stage. The 53m-long research vessel

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SPECIAL HOMECOMING OF HMS MONTROSE

Look Back Gallery Special and the historic homecoming of HMS Montrose returning to Plymouth dated 16th December 2022. The Type-23 Duke Class frigate was returning

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THE RED ICEBREAKER HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Welcome back home to Plymouth HMS Protector this week and spotted on our live webcam making its way into HM Naval Base Devonport for Christmas.

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WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE UK TO RE-ARM

Westward Editorial Comment. THE UK’s top Naval Commander, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, is calling on the Labour Government to spend more on defence before it’s

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