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HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH ON SEA TRIALS, IN PLYMOUTH WATERS

One of the most powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK, HMS Queen Elizabeth, was seen training and exercising in Plymouth waters today.

The aircraft carrier recently completed its defect work and capability upgrades at Rosyth, and is now undergoing a period of sea trials in British waters before preparing for future tasking.

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MERCHANT NAVY DAY

Westward Shipping News symbolically raising the ‘Red Duster’ in supporting Merchant Navy Day, and our amazing seafarers. To all merchant men and women everywhere, HAPPY MERCHANT NAVY DAY, from the team at: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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PADDLE STEAM VOYAGE TO EDDYSTONE Our trip on the iconic PS Waverley paddle steamer did not disappoint to Eddystone Lighthouse and back to Plymouth's historic Barbican.

TO CATCH THE TINSIDE LIDO THIEVES

Look Back to (Sept 1st 2011) and Queen Alicia's Crown Jewels were snatched at Tinside Lido by Juanita the rat, and Angie the chocolate mermaid. Lady Agnes uncovered the dastardly plot and gave chase.

The Rockhoppas made their small screen debut in 2 Sept 2023 in three episodes now on Youtube:

Series 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblrUapInvE&t=20s
Series 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q60SrcSmXRk&t=2s
Series 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mNQrSerkQ&t=6s

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The iconic PS Waverley Paddle Steamer full with passengers leaving the Sound this afternoon on its way to Dartmouth and a voyage of packed events including meeting the PS Kingswear Castle on the River Dart, and passengers watching the Royal Regatta Fireworks Display tonight.
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A very busy PS Waverley in the Sound this evening on a special voyage to celebrate 150 years of the Plymouth Cattewater Harbour. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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ICONIC WAVERLEY ARRIVES IN PLYMOUTH

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer the PS Waverley made its grand entrance into the historic Barbican this evening. The iconic vessel was packed with passengers and tonight its undertaking a special cruise celebrating 150 years of the Plymouth Cattewater.
Feature: https://westwardshippingnews.com/paddle-steamer-flagship-coming-to-plymouth/
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LOOK BACK SHIPPING MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUND, TODAY

(28 August 2023) the welcome arrival of the cruise liner Silver Dawn at the Plymouth Breakwater with over 600 passengers. The luxury liner was given the red carpet by the city's Cruise Partnership & shore handlers on the Barbican.

Very impressive sight of the Silver Dawn dropping anchor at the Breakwater beside RFA Lyme Bay, RFA Mounts Bay, and in the distance RFA Tidespring.

(28th August 2020) The huge solid support vessel the RFA Fort Victoria at anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater. The ship is being maintained in service until the replacement FSS vessels arrive.

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LOOK BACK SHIPPING MOVEMENTS IN THE SOUND, TODAY

(27th August 2023) HMS Triumph inbound to .
HMS Triumph RFA Mounts Bay RFA Lyme Bay at anchor near the Plymouth Breakwater.

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ALL ABOUT THE POINT SHIPS
The AW Ship Management and MOD's Hurst Point (Ro-Ro) cargo ship recently arriving in Plymouth and outbound this morning in the Sound. Feature story: https://westwardshippingnews.com/the-hurst-point-arrives.../
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CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF THE ROCKHOPPAS

On (24th August 2011) a proud day and my first ever book launch of the 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate' at Waterstones in Plymouth.

The Rockhoppas also featured in a comic strip in the Herald every Saturday for nearly 2 years.

The book is still on sale at: https://shop.drakes-island.com/product/the-adventures-of-larry-the-pirate

PADDLE STEAMER FLAGSHIP, COMING TO PLYMOUTH The National Flagship of the Year 2024, and world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the PS Waverley is making its long-anticipated return to Plymouth next week.

THE PLYMOUTH DOG ACADEMY - CELEBRATES OVER A YEAR IN BUSINESS A Royal Navy Armed Forces veteran, Stuart Lawson, is celebrating over a year in business - and his successful canine enterprise, the Plymouth Dog Academy.

GIBRALTAR CAMPAIGN LOOK BACK

A proud look back campaign memory from 11 years ago, when I was honoured to meet the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo to talk about the George Cross campaign for the City of Gibraltar.

It is STILL a worthy cause for the loyalty & heroism of the people of Gibraltar to
receive the George Cross for its special military links & service to the British Crown over the last 320 years.

Gibraltar press clippings in August 2013:

GERMAN CORVETTE BRAUNSCHWEIG VISITS PLYMOUTH

Following its recent visit to London and alongside the iconic ship HMS Belfast - the German warship FGS Braunschweig is on a visit to Plymouth.

The lead ship of the K130 corvettes was spotted passing the Hoe foreshore on our live we**am inbound to HM Naval Base Devonport this morning.

The FGS Braunschweig was escorted by Plymouth tugs and the police into Devonport.

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GEORGE CROSS CAMPAIGN FOR GIBRALTAR

11 years ago today, we launched a campaign in Plymouth for Gibraltar to receive the George Cross for its special military links and service to the British Crown & people over the last 320 years.

It is STILL a worthy cause for the heroism and the people of the city of Gibraltar. Our campaign generated a lot of support in The UK and Gibraltar.

All calm in the Sound tonight on our live we**am:
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A YEAR OF THE PLYMOUTH ROCKHOPPAS

13 years ago, the Plymouth Rockhoppas made headlines when they arrived in Plymouth on HMS Woof and now live on Drake's Island by Royal Command.

Many of the characters are from my childhood growing up on the Plymouth Barbican, including Posh Aunt Edna, Aunt Vi, Fingers, Lady Agnes, Lord Pip, Queen Alicia, and many more...

The Rockhoppas was first seen in the Herald as a comic strip for nearly 2 years, and the book 'Adventures of Larry the Pirate' is still on sale at the Islands website:

https://shop.drakes-island.com/product/the-adventures-of-larry-the-pirate

Shameless free advertising by Geeto of Sharpham Wine in Devon.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF WORKING WITH Matthi Ab Dewi

A fantastic Day in Falmouth filming and interviewing around the dockside and onboard the Tall Ships with Matthi Ab Dewi last year dated 17 August 2023.

I remember that tiring walk at the end when I had to go back and get my car keys.

You can still see the feature on our website: www.westwardshippingnews.com

Full moon in the Sound.

GENTLE SHOUT OUT, GIVE MORE SPACE FOR APPROACHING FERRIES IN THE SOUND PORT bosses in Plymouth are calling on swimmers, paddle-boarders, leisure yachts, and small boat owners to be aware that UK ports are not 'free public access', but form part of a statuary harbour area.

GENTLE SHOUT OUT, GIVE MORE SPACE FOR APPROACHING FERRIES IN THE SOUND

You have to marvel at the sheer professionalism of the Captain and crews of the MV Pont-Aven and MV Armorique says team Westward Shipping News.

A gentle reminder by the (KHM) Plymouth Rob Giles to other users of the Sound 'to keep well clear of the approaching ferries - they don’t have much wriggle room!'

The name Armorique comes from the ancient name for the coastal north-western region of France meaning 'the country which faces the sea.'

The MV Armorique inbound to Millbay Docks (ABP) earlier this evening. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Plymouth tour boats meet Brittany Ferries flagship the MV Pont Aven on its way into Millbay Docks (ABP) this morning. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Look Back Galley from 2016 from Lands End looking out across the Atlantic Sea.

THE ANNIVERSARY OF VJ DAY, 79 YEARS AGO

Look Back Gallery to the magnificent Dutch tall ship the Oosterschelde dated (15th August 2023) leaving Plymouth Sound, and especially on the day marking VJ Day, and the surrender of Japan ending

We must never forget the contribution of all British, Commonwealth, and Allied Forces in the Far East.

LEST WE FORGET.

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Thousands expected on Plymouth Hoe waterfront for tonight's fireworks displays - and on time Brittany Ferries flagship the MV Pont-Aven outbound to Roscoff. For all the latest live we**am images on our Homepage: www.westwardshippingnews.com
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HAPPY FALKLANDS DAY

Queen Alicia and the Plymouth Rockhoppas are celebrating Falklands Day. Warm wishes to the islanders and all those cheering across the world! 🇫🇰

Once upon a time a group of Rockhoppas penguins were floating on a large iceberg in the South Atlantic seas...

Up close with HMS Echo.
Dated (14 August 2020) in the Sound and on its way into Devonport. www.westwardshippingnews.com
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