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THE RED AKULA SUPER-YACHT ARRIVES

The AKULA superyacht was spotted in the Sound this week on our live webcam making its way to the Barbican Landing Stage on a city

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FLIGHT DECK TRAINING ON THE MEDWAY

Well choreographed landing of a Wildcat Helicopter on HMS Medway in the Sound this afternoon. There’s is no helicopter assigned to HMS Medway, but there

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THE INTIMATE AMADEA ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

Plymouth waterfront residents awoke early this morning to the arrival of the Amadea, a Phoenix Reisen Cruise ship, and first ever trip to the city.

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TS ROYALIST IN PLYMOUTH

The TS ROYALIST tall ship training brig passing Plymouth Hoe this afternoon. The TS Royalist is a beautiful and practical two-masted brig, designed to make

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THE LUXURY SPORT ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The super motor yacht SPORT was spotted on our Westward Shipping News live webcam this morning on its way into the Barbican Landing Stage.  The £15 million

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POWER BOAT RACES WEEKEND IN THE SOUND

Watch live now on our webcam the UIM Pleasure Navigation Endurance World Championship Finals 2024 in the Sound on our HOMEPAGE. The weekend showcase has

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SUBMARINE MOTHER SHIP LEAVES THE SOUND

The Turkish Navy’s TCG Alemdar submarine rescue mother ship on a visit to Plymouth leaving the Sound on Wednesday evening. The vessel is designed to

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PADDLE STEAM VOYAGE TO EDDYSTONE

Our trip on the iconic PS Waverley paddle steamer did not disappoint to Eddystone Lighthouse and back to Plymouth’s historic Barbican. A packed steamer with