13th Nov 2009
Naval Base Uses Wind Power to Promote Energy SavingA wind turbine made from recycled drinks cans is being used at the Naval Base in Devonport to encourage staff to 'go green'.
HMNB Devonport
- 11th Nov 2009HMS Trafalgar Sails Home for Last TimeThe 27-year-old nuclear-powered submarine HMS Trafalgar sailed into her home, Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth, for the final time yesterday, Tuesday 10 November 2009.
- 8th Nov 2009Royal Navy Leading Role at Remembrance EventsThe Royal Navy has been playing a leading role in Plymouth, with major acts of Remembrance.
- 28th Oct 2009Royal Navy Hosts Polar Explorer’s Plymouth AncestorThe Royal Navy’s deep-water survey ship Plymouth-based HMS Scott hosted a relative of polar explorer Captain Robert Scott‘s second-in-command.
- 8th Oct 2009Royal Navy Divers Explode WW2 BombA team of Royal Navy divers yesterday safely exploded a World War Two bomb underwater off the South West coast after responding to an emergency call.
- 1st Oct 2009Trading Bases for a Better Naval EstateThe Maritime Change Programme is the latest tide of change to sweep the Navy. It will leave a naval estate that is more rational, efficient and suitably equipped to provide Navy personnel and their families with a better quality of life.
- 1st Oct 2009Veteran WWII Submariner Visits Modern Royal NavyA decorated World War Two Royal Navy submariner was hosted at Devonport Naval Base recently where he visited a modern-day nuclear-powered attack submarine.
- 7th Sep 2009Royal Marines Open New Rehabilitation UnitA new unit has been formed within the Royal Marines to specifically help aid the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of Marines who require focused and individual attention.
- 7th Sep 2009Crowds Enjoy the Navy Days AttractionsThis year’s Devonport Navy Days has been a hailed a success after thousands of visitors poured through the Navy Base gates over the weekend.
- Princess Yachts, Plymouth’s second largest employer, have signed a lease to move into their newest Plymouth site in the South Yard area of Devonport Naval Base.