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THE LADY OF THE SEA ARRIVES IN THE MIST

Plymouth’s official start of the 2024 cruise season began today with the arrival of the MV Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line. The Lady of

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF SAIL VISITING PLYMOUTH

A stunning spectacle of two Spanish tall ships visiting Plymouth next month promises to be one of the city’s seafaring highlights of the year. EI

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ATLANTIC STORM OVER TWO FERRIES

A row over a multi-million contract to build two new ferries by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG) in Vietnam over UK shipbuilders have

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GRAND ENTRANCE OF THE PONT-AVEN

Spring is just around the corner with the welcome return of Brittany Ferrieslongest serving flagship the MV Pont-Aven – making its grand entrance in the

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EMERGENCY SERVICES ON THE HOE

The public have been asked by the Police to avoid part of Plymouth Hoe while emergency services carry on the search for a man who

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THE WELCOME RETURN OF THE PONT-AVEN 

SPRING is definitely back in the air with the announcement that Brittany Ferries flagship the Pont-Aven will be joining the Armorique on the Plymouth to