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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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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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A GUNFIRE HOMECOMING FOR HMS RICHMOND

A great homecoming for the Plymouth sailors on HMS Richmond this afternoon. The Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy made its unforgettable return to

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WELCOME HOME HMS RICHMOND

HMS Richmond arrived inside the breakwater just before 10am this morning, and is now at anchor in the Sound. The frigate left Plymouth in the