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HMS York - Former crew invited to celebrate York’s 27-year career

Former crew invited to celebrate York’s 27-year career News Former crew invited to celebrate York’s 27-year career 10 July 2012 All those who have served in HMS York over her proud 27-year career are invited to bid her farewell this autumn. The ship’s...

Jul 10

Preston To Adopt Royal Navy Ship At Riversway Festival 9th, July 2012 by Ed Walker HMS Charger will be in action on Preston’s Marina The people of Preston will adopt one of the Royal Navy’s ships as part of the Riversway Festival. In a special ceremony...

Jul 10

Chinese navy holds live ammunition drill in E. China Sea 07-10-2012 09:25 BJT Text:A A A | Email More Sharing Services Share | Share on facebook Share on myspace Share on google Share on twitter Watch Video Play Video The Chinese navy has told ships and...

Jul 9

Some ships I served on during my time in the RNZN

Jul 9

Jul 9

Naval Forces News - Australia Royal Australian Navy's newest ship, ADV Ocean Shield, arrives The Navy’s newest ship, Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield, has arrived in Australia. The Government announced earlier this year that it had purchased the...

Jul 9

Australians subsidise Spanish combat ship Paul Lampathakis The Sunday Times July 08, 2012 1:38PM Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print Email The Cantabria is reportedly being funded by Australian taxpayers. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied AUSTRALIA...

Jul 8

HMAS Adelaide, second Navy helicopter carrier, launched AdelaideNow July 06, 2012 9:26PM Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print Email The hull of the Royal Australian Navys second Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS Adelaide, has been launched four and...

Jul 8

I like breakfasts, and I like big breakfasts but this could have me beat

Mario's Cafe in Warren Street , London , does a big breakfast for £10. Eat it all in 20 mins with no drink to wash it down with and you get it free. It's 10 eggs, 10 bacon, 10 sausage, 10 toast, 5 black puddings, tomatoes, beans and mushrooms. Sorry,...

Jul 7

Never a Good Day When you Sink a Warship [VIDEO] BY GCAPTAIN STAFF ON JULY 4, 2012 It’s always a sad day when a ship is scrapped, but to see a ship destroyed or sunk in a ferocious manner may turn your stomach, particularly if you’ve served on that ship....