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THE SCRAPPING OF TWO GREAT SHIPS

In a move that outraged many of our followers online and on our flagship website, the scrapping of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark has once

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PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR UK ARMED FORCES

Dorcas Media/Westward Shipping News are proud to support the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which we have done for over several years. The Service is a

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HOME IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS – HMS SOMERSET

The rain and miserable weather in the Sound didn’t hinder the homecoming of HMS Somerset and its crew inbound to HMNB Devonport this morning. The

December 17, 2025 No Comments

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

18 Dec 2001603505543377024

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR UK ARMED FORCES

Dorcas Media/Westward Shipping News are proud to support the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which we have done for over several years.

The Service is a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers produce

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; HMS Tamar @hms_tamar ·

18 Dec 2001551151498695154

During a small break in the tropical rainfall 🌧️ we celebrated members of #TeamTamar for their recent achievements.

Including awarding, sailor of the term and a valedictory certificate commemorating long and effective service to two members of our #MarineEngineering team.
🛠️💪

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; HMS Cattistock @HMSCattistock ·

17 Dec 2001379604586729882

Since September alone, we have spent 71 days at sea and travelled 4116NM, training and on Operations around the UK.

It isn’t possible without the commitment and dedication of the entire Ships Company, some of whom we recognised today.

BZ

#smallshipsbigimpact #seapower

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; First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM ·

17 Dec 2001321494517825979

Thank you to everyone across the @royalnavy and their families for their continued dedication and commitment.

I recognise the demands of global operations and extend my thoughts to those deployed away from home this Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

17 Dec 2001361623538430134

@HMSPortland followed @HMSSomerset into @HMNBDevonport this morning and and was spotted on our live webcam sailing across the Hoe.
(Westward Library Images)
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17 Dec 2001362337836790178

@HMSPortland followed @HMSSomerset into @HMNBDevonport this morning and and was spotted on our live webcam sailing across the Hoe. (Westward Library Images) http://westwardshippingnews.com
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17 Dec 2001250168105029983

GEOTECHNICAL VESSEL LEAVES PLYMOUTH

Hundreds of visitors came and explored the top spec ship the Fugro Frontier that was berthed at the Barbican Landing Stage.

The 53m-long research vessel was on a two day visit to the city and registered with the Dutch HQ company Fugro,

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HOME IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS - HMS SOMERSET

The rain and miserable weather in the Sound didn't hinder the homecoming of HMS Somerset and its crew inbound to @HMNBDevonport this morning.

The frigate has been on TAPS duty around the UK and beyond for the last 4 months.

The 436ft

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17 Dec 2001243416731246757

HOME IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS - HMS SOMERSET The rain and miserable weather in the Sound didn't hinder the homecoming of HMS Somerset and its crew inbound to @HMNBDevonport
this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

16 Dec 2001006678917968305

@HMSSomerset is due to leave anchor in the Sound around 10am in the morning on its way into @HMNBDevonport after 4 months on TAPS duty around UK waters and beyond.
The main aim of TAPS duty is to detect adversary submarines and protecting the movement of the British nuclear

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; Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

16 Dec 2001007254418678145

@HMSSomerset is due to leave anchor in the Sound around 10am in the morning on its way into @HMNBDevonport after 4 months on TAPS duty around UK waters and beyond. The main aim of TAPS duty is to detect adversary submarines and protecting the movement of the British nuclear