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spotted on our live we**am on its way into
HM Naval Base Devonport this afternoon in the mist of the Sound. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Island visitors on Drake's Jetty this morning and the colourful small group yachts are back on the water out sailing in the Sound and being watched over by overseer craft. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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THE GREAT ENTERPRISE RETURNS

A STAGE READING OF 1588 Award-winning playwright Chris Savery’s production of ‘1588’ that made its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year is being performed again at the University of Plymouth's cutting edge theatre 'The House' in the heart of the city on Friday, July 19th, at 7 p.m.

Sailing into HM Naval Base Devonport this evening the largest ship of the Royal Norwegian Navy the logistics and support vessel HNoMS Maud. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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The Picture of the day at West Hoe this afternoon.

Look Back Library dated (2 July 2021) a Batch 2 River-class offshore patrol vessel following inbound to HM Naval Base Devonport www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Mine-hunting support ship outbound in the Sound this morning passing a quartet of small yachts near West Hoe Pier and the scene of activity last night with search & rescue teams now called off.
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The dutch registered cargo vessel the IEPBORG outbound in the Sound: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Reports in the international media the Houthis are claiming to have targeted the Ro-Ro MOD vessel the Anvil Point that was in the Indian Ocean.
(Westward Library Picture) of the ship in the Sound.
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Update: It has been reported that the Anvil Point was seen docked in Duqm, Oman, as of July 1st, 2024, and raises questions about the accuracy of the Houthi statements regarding the timing and location of their attacks.

The Houthi claims are FALSE:

AW Ship Management has confirmed MV Anvil Point was not involved in an attack whilst on passage through the Indian Ocean.

"The vessel and crew are safe and are currently continuing their scheduled voyage from Duqm, Oman to Mombasa, Kenya".

The Royal Norwegian Navy’s logistics and support vessel HNoMS Maud outbound in the Sound this morning: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS ON THE HOE

A major search on the Hoe this evening with a coastguard helicopter hovering close to the Hoe shoreline, RNLI boats, and Police vessels circling around West Hoe Pier and Drake's Island.

Plymouth Live reported the coastguard helicopter was deployed from St Athan airport in South Wales at around 6.45pm this evening.

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Outbound this morning the Portuguese frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida in the Sound.
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The Royal Norwegian Navy’s logistics and support vessel HNoMS Maud on a port visit to HM Naval Base Devonport and spotted on our we**am this afternoon. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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GUN FIRE FROM HMS MONTROSE
(Look Back memory)

The Royal Standard was flying at the Belvedere Flagpole when the Earl of Wessex (now Duke of Edinburgh) taking the salute with gunfire from HMS Montrose.

He attended Plymouth Armed Forces Day on Plymouth Hoe dated 30th June, 2012.

Air display over the Sound for Plymouth Armed Forces Day: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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UK Border Force vessel HMC Valiant outbound and a UKSA yacht - which is a maritime youth charity that is world-renowned in supporting children & young adults through water-based adventures, education and training for careers at sea UKSA www.westwardshippingnews.com

Busy in Hoe Park and Promenade and on the water in the Sound with the arrival of the Maltese registered oil tanker SEYMA - making its way into the Plymouth Cattewater: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Already started in Hoe Park Plymouth Armed Forces Day with many thousands of people expected for the day long showcase. All the details of events can be found on the link: www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk
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THE MUSCLE HELICOPTER ARRIVES The dramatic arrival of the flying steed of the Royal Navy MK4 helicopter arriving on the Hoe Esplanade for Plymouth's Armed Forces Day tomorrow dated 29th June, 2024.

Dramatic arrival of the flying steed of Royal Navy the MK4 helicopter arriving on the Hoe Esplanade this morning for Plymouth's Armed Forces Day tomorrow.
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WELCOME HOME, HMS SCOTT Welcome back home to Plymouth this morning and the largest survey vessel in Western Europe HMS Scott.

spotted on our live we**am earlier inbound to
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Portuguese frigate the NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida at the Plymouth Breakwater this evening.
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RFA Mounts Bay at the Plymouth Breakwater this morning.
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Breakwater Fort took 20 years to build and completed in 1880. The historic Palmerston Folly was never used, but seen action in the Second World War as an anti-aircraft station.

Looking out across the Sound you can see the installation of a block that appears to be scaffolding, but not sure.

The gigantic fort is one of the Sound’s most impressive fortifications.

The Portuguese frigate NRP Dom Francisco de Almeida outbound in the Sound this afternoon.
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HMS Iron Duke spotted on our live we**am outbound in the Sound. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel on FOST Training and outbound in the Sound this afternoon.
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The very busy oil tanker the WHITCHAMPION sailing into Millbay Docks this morning. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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