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The Devonport Naval Heritage Centre (DHNC) has added a detailed model of the historic Number 1 Slipway Cover (originally Number 5 Building Slip) as a
July 20, 2026
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The Devonport Naval Heritage Centre (DHNC) has added a detailed model of the historic Number 1 Slipway Cover (originally Number 5 Building Slip) as a
HMS Scott the Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel was spotted on our live webcams inbound to HMNB Devonport this morning. The Navy’s fifth biggest ship recently completed her Ship Life Extension
Prize-winning warship model maker David Brown, based in Liskeard, Cornwall, has donated a model of the USS Yorktown for auction to the highest bidder to raise
The Hoe foreshore was a spectacle of gig power early this evening, with rowers taking part in the GigRower European Championships, which officially start tomorrow,
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.