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A CALM TIDESPRING, AT BUOY IN THE SOUND

RFA Tidespring with a Merlin helicopter on deck, at buoy inside the Plymouth Breakwater this afternoon. The Merlin HM Mk2 plays a critical role in

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TEN YEAR DESTINATION PLYMOUTH PLAN

 By Westward Shipping News Editor Kevin Kelway  IN an exclusive interview with Westward Shipping News the Chief Executive of ‘Destination Plymouth’ Amanda Lumley talks about

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THAT FRIDAY FEELING WITH THE DUNCAN

HMS Duncan at buoy with aesthetic soft pink skies in the background earlier. The warship is now inbound and could be seen on her way

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HMS RICHMOND – RECHARGED & READY

Devonport based submarine hunter HMS Richmond inbound today in the Sound, and ‘recharged and ready,’ her Twitter feed says proudly. The Type 23 frigate in

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THE JOLLY FALKLANDER IN THE SOUND

Of the many ships coming and going in the sound on a daily basis Westward Shipping News spotted the ‘Jolly Falklander’ at the Plymouth breakwater

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THE BIG JUB COMMANDER

We see so many different shipping types in the Sound, and indeed some are truly whacky like the huge jackup barge the Jub Commander passing

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BRAVO TO THE EUGENIA

This day back back in 2021, all eyes in the Sound was looking in awe at the luxurious super-yacht Bravo Eugenia at the Plymouth breakwater.

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TYPE 23 FRIGATE HMS SOMERSET

The Duke-class Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset in the rain and mist of Plymouth Sound this morning. HMS Somerset is one of 12 remaining Type 23 frigates