Shipmates, this is the final letter from Captain Stroude, HMS Portland, as he departs for pastures new. The ship is now going into refit/upgrade
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Crossed the Bar ~ Shipmate Terry Maisey
It is with much sadness that I report the crossing of the bar of Shipmate Terry Maisey. His funeral will take place on Monday
Veterans Parade 2017
Our No.4 Area members were out in force on a very hot day in Weymouth attending the 2017 Veterans Parade. Standards led by our own Area Standard bearer Ben
Visit to HMS Portland
Shipmates were given VIP treatment on their visit to HMS Portland. A day before Captain Stroude left the ship for pastures new and prior
Visit to HMS Duncan
Shipmates, Saturday night out onboard HMS Duncan alongside in Portland for members of the Portland and Dorchester branches when we visited the latest of the
HMS Sidon Memorial Service
On Friday 16th June, the annual gathering of Naval veterans took place at the Sidon Memorial to remember those who lost their lives when
Presentation of cheque to the West Dorset Motor Neurone Disease Association
Shipmates ~ At the monthly Branch meeting on Wednesday 7th June, Dr Richard Sloan, Chairman of the West Dorset Motor Neurone Disease Association, was
Falklands War 35th Anniversary ~ HMS Glamorgan & Ship’s Flight ‘Willy IV’
On the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War, it is a fitting opportunity for the shipmates of RNA Portland Branch to reflect on and commemorate the crossing the
D-Day Service of Remembrance ~ 6th June 2017, Victoria Gardens, Portland
Portland Town Council held the annual service of remembrance to mark the 73rd anniversary of the D-Day Landings on the 6th June. The event
Skittles result v RNA Dorchester, Friday 2nd June 2017
Shipmates, After a dismal season in the skittles league the Portland RNA had a clean sweep at the skittles in Dorchester. We won highest