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A WEEK OF GOODBYES FOR HMS ENTERPRISE

The crew of HMS Enterprise have been given a memorable Plymouth and Devon send-off over the last week – before the survey vessel is officially

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THE TRUE GRIT TIDE CLASS SHIPS

RFA Tideforce inbound to Devonport this morning in the mist and rain Plymouth Sound. RFA Tideforce is the Fourth of Class of the Military Afloat

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PLYMOUTH FANFARE FOR HMS ENTERPRISE

Plymouth paid its respects to HMS Enterprise this afternoon where tugboats sprayed water to welcome her home one last time – before she is decommissioned

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LAST JOURNEY FOR HMS ENTERPRISE

Devon built ship HMS Enterprise is getting ready for her countdown to decommissioning. The ship returned to Devonport today after holding affiliates day, and will

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PORTLAND IN CHOPPY WATERS

HMS Portland inbound this morning in choppy waters on her way into Devonport. HMS Portland is a Type 23 frigate and is the eighth ship

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LONG WEEK OF EXERCISES FOR HMS KENT

HMS Kent inbound to Devonport this afternoon with the Louise-Marie (F931) frigate of the Marine Component of the Belgian Armed Forces at the Plymouth Breakwater

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LOOK BACK TO THE ZEUS

The impressive USNS Zeus visiting Plymouth late last year, and the first cable ship specifically built for the US Navy, and capable of laying 1,000 miles of cable