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WELCOME HOME TO HMS PROTECTOR

Plymouth welcomes home HMS Protector after a successful 2-year deployment to the southern oceans of Antarctica, underlining the ship’s importance to the nation and its

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THE CASE FOR NUCLEAR POWERED SHIPPING

Special report by Westward Shipping News People’s perception of nuclear energy in developing new and cleaner ships could be a vital factor in ‘success or

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VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY ON PLYMOUTH HOE

Plymouth’s show window to the world will be centre stage to mark the 80th anniversary of VE DAY, or Victory in Europe Day, on Thursday,

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INDO-PACIFIC MISSION FOR HMS RICHMOND

A waterfront of family pride today when loved ones waved goodbye to HMS Richmond spotted on our live webcam leaving the Sound – and its

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TIGHT SECURITY FOR HMS ASTUTE

Tight security in the Sound this morning for HMS Astute, the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine spotted on our live webcam. It is speculated the

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A BUSY TIME FOR RFA PROTEUS

It’s going to be a busy time for RFA Proteus following reports that underwater sensors have been found in British waters. The devices are believed

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WELCOME HOME TO HMS SOMERSET

Plymouth’s waterfront echoed to the sound of gunfire this morning as HMS Somerset returned home after three months at sea. The crew of the Duke

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THE PS WAVERLEY COMING WESTWARD

The iconic PS Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, will soon be coming out of dry dock following its annual survey, repair works and