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A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH POLAND
ONE of the most remarkable stories of the Second World War was the allied relationship between Poland and Britain–and especially the Polish Navy’s wartime role
May 30, 2026
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ONE of the most remarkable stories of the Second World War was the allied relationship between Poland and Britain–and especially the Polish Navy’s wartime role
The Royal Navy’s sole operational attack submarine HMS Anson was spotted inbound to HMNB Devonport this afternoon with tight security in place. The Astute-class nuclear-powered
PETITION CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE THE HISTORIC BELVEDERE Plymouth’s skyline is a tapestry of history, culture, and iconic landmarks. Among these is the beloved Belvedere Monument,
Billed as the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, the PS Waverley is back in the South West this bank holiday weekend. The famous maritime treasure
The £3.2bn carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was spotted outside the Plymouth breakwater this morning at anchor on our live webcams. The huge carrier is set
This morning our live webcams spotted the 43-metre luxury expedition motor yacht, Friendly Confines, inbound to the Barbican Landing Stage. The vessel, formerly known as
The MV Artania arrived this morning in the Sound and is Plymouth’s second cruise visitor of 2026. A regular visitor to the city, the luxury
The Devonport Naval Heritage Centre is open this Saturday, the 9th of May, from 10am to 3pm and is definitely a must-see if you are into model
A beautiful piece of maritime history, the Nao Santa Maria, arrived at the Barbican landing stage today. The full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous flagship
Navy Lookout exclusively reports that Plymouth-based HMS Iron Duke is now withdrawn from active service and its weapons and sensors have been stripped. Despite ‘no