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LIFEBOAT PROCESSION ACROSS THE HOE

In marking the 200th year of the RNLI, it was a day of celebrations at the Royal William Yard Marina.  Local people got the chance

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RETURN OF THE SAINT

A welcome sight of HMS St Albans spotted on our 24 hour live webcam (outbound) in the Sound today. The Type 23 warship was last

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ROYAL MARINES RAIDING CRAFT ON SHOW

A very impressive show of force was spotted this evening in the Sound where the Royal Marines made quite a splash. Recently it was announced

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GETTING READY FOR CRUISE SEASON

Plymouth is the perfect cruise destination, being a compact and walkable city from the historic Barbican to the Hoe and town centre. Between April and

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THE SPANISH PATINO ON SCHEDULED VISIT

The Spanish navy replenishment ship the ESPS Patiño on a scheduled visit to Plymouth early this morning in the mist and rain. The huge auxiliary

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THE PLYMOUTH CRUISE SHIP AMBASSADORS

Plymouth is gaining a global reputation for its cruise ship visits – and especially its red carpet welcome in meeting and greeting passengers on the