Tag: Portsmouth

Wednesday, February 5th 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Portsmouth to strengthen twinning relations with the Falkland Islands

The city of Portsmouth in England will continue to seek global relationships following the UK's departure from the European Union by twinning with the Falkland Islands and Halifax in Canada, reports the Plymouth News.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 10:48 UTC
Falklands patrol HMS Clyde decommissioned in Portsmouth before its future life with the Brazilian Navy

A Royal Naval patrol vessel has returned to its home base in Portsmouth for the final time after spending 12 years on patrol around the Falkland Islands. Sailors and crew of the HMS Clyde have taken part in a decommissioning ceremony for the 13-year-old vessel before it is turned back over the BAE Systems for its future life in Brazil.
Saturday, November 2nd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
New Falklands Patrol, HMS Forth, sails to the South Atlantic

The Royal Navy's HMS Forth has set sail for a long-term deployment into the Falkland Islands. The ship left Portsmouth Naval Base early Friday for the South Atlantic where she will act as the Islands' Protection Vessel, replacing HMS Clyde.
Friday, May 31st 2019 - 08:49 UTC
Falklands permanent flagpole at Portsmouth harbour

Falkland Islands lawmakers MLAs Mark Pollard, Leona Roberts and Roger Spink on 24th May visited Portsmouth to present a ceremonial Falkland Islands flag and plaque to the City of Portsmouth and its veterans; to be flown at the Falklands Memorial by the Square Tower, on the iconic Portsmouth harbour.
Tuesday, August 7th 2018 - 07:59 UTC
Falklands' flag to fly all year round in Portsmouth

Portsmouth could soon fly the Falklands flag all year round as a lasting tribute to all those who died to liberate the British territory 36 years ago. Plans are afoot to install a new flagpole outside the Falklands memorial in Old Portsmouth to allow the islands’ symbol to fly above the entrance to the city’s harbor.
Monday, April 9th 2018 - 08:57 UTC
UK fishermen day of fury over Brexit “abject betrayal”: UK waters control delayed from 2019 to 2021

English fishermen are taking part in a day of protests against what they say is an “abject betrayal” over Brexit. Protesters gathered in Plymouth, Whitstable, Hastings, Portsmouth, Milford Haven and Newcastle. Fishermen say promises of immediate control over UK waters on leaving the EU next year have been dropped.
Thursday, December 21st 2017 - 10:48 UTC
“Unprecedented” absence of Royal Navy vessels on the world stage

Britain has no major warships deployed on operations beyond home waters in what has been described as an “unprecedented” absence of the vessels on the world stage. All six of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers are docked in Portsmouth, while 12 of 13 Type 23 frigates are either at Portsmouth or Devonport.
Monday, November 17th 2014 - 06:23 UTC
Falklands' giant mural paying tribute to the Royal Navy painted by school in Hampshire

Students from a Hampshire college in the UK have completed a giant mural paying tribute to the Royal Navy’s role in the Falklands Conflict. Twenty students from South Downs College at Waterlooville spent a week completing the 12ft square artwork on a wall in the Warrant Officers and Senior Rates Mess at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth.
Tuesday, October 15th 2013 - 18:15 UTC
HMS Protector leaves for Antarctica from Portsmouth but will return to Davenport

Royal Navy’s newest ice patrol ship HMS Protector leaves Portsmouth this week on deployment to Antarctica, but she will be returning to Davenport, where she is to be based in the future.
Wednesday, August 7th 2013 - 16:27 UTC
HMS Richmond leaves for seven months Atlantic Patrol Tasking

Portsmouth-based frigate HMS Richmond has sailed for a routine seven months Atlantic Patrol Tasking which includes the South Atlantic. According to the official release she left Portsmouth on Monday 5 August and will maintain the continuous Royal Navy presence in the Atlantic and provide an ongoing protection and reassurance to British regions within the region.