Message from your Chairman: Shipmates: Following a Royal Navy request for RNA assistance, Standards and Veterans attended the South African Navy, SS Mendi 100
HMS Sidon crew member David Bartlett looking for other survivors
Shipmates ~ a recent article in the Dorset Echo regarding HMS Sidon survivor David Bartlett, who is hoping to get in touch with more
HMS Portland crew volunteer at Freetown orphanage
During the ship’s visit to Freetown, Sierra Leone in February 2017 HMS Portland’s ships company volunteered for two days at the Heaven Home and
Portland RNA Annual Dinner – Saturday 22nd April 2017
Shipmates: The menu for the Portland RNA Annual Dinner to be held at the Masonic Hall, Victoria Square on Saturday 22nd April 2017 is
RFA Gold Rover does her very last RAS with HMS Portland
HMS Portland refuels at sea from RFA Gold Rover off the coast of West Africa. The last RAS that Gold Rover will ever do
All Change at the Top!
If you did not attend the Branch AGM held on 1st February 2017, Dick Barton stood down as President and Ben Cartwright was selected
Unexpected boost for Merchant Navy Association
Unexpected £150 Boost for Merchant Navy Association The Weymouth, Portland and District branch of the Merchant Navy Association received an unexpected gift this Christmas
Double Diamonds works wonders
Portland Sea Cadets TS Penn carried out an annual Prize giving evening in their unit to celebrate their Diamond Anniversary on Thursday 26th January
HMS Portland visits Tristan da Cunha
A news item on the RN’s website tells of HMS Portland’s recent visit to Tristan da Cunha as she continues her South Atlantic patrol
No.4 Area Meeting hosted by Weymouth
At the No.4 Area Meeting held on Saturday 21st January, Weymouth pulled out all the stops to ensure the day was prepared in a very well