The last 35 crucial small boats have been delivered – ending a 7-year replacement project, Vahana. 3 hi-tech, modern small for the hydrographic squadron at HMNB Devonport complete the £48m programme to upgrade RN workboats.

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Plainview (AGEH-1) lifts her hull from the waters of Puget Sound during tests by her builder, Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co., Seattle, WA. 20 June 1968. The remains of ex-Plainview (AGEH-1) resting on a mud flat near Astoria.

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Former USS Tarawa (LHA-1) Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship being towed out of the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Pearl Harbour by USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51) Safeguard-class salvage ship for SINKEX during RIMPAC 24 – July 16, 2024

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RFA Tideforce (right)), out of drydock after full underwater hull blast and paint programme & 5-year hull survey. The main engines were serviced and the main generator was overhauled. The Port CPP hub was also removed for overhaul. RFA Proteus is back in the yard for 3rd time for (unplanned?) repairs. RFA FortVictoria undergoing an overhaul of her starboard main engine and RAS equipment was removed for overhaul at KOG Maritime. RFATidrace (left) is now moved to Seaforth Dock joining RFA Wave Ruler in a long-term layup.

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Ex-HMS Scimitar. It has been converted to the medical vessel, MV Lady Jean, now being transported to Tanzania. She will serve as part of the Vine Trust Jubilee Hope Medical Programme, providing services to remote island communities on Lake Victoria. The vessel will provide one million medical consultations over the next 20 years. With support from Babcockplc she had a complete overhaul at Victoria Quay, Gosport, including a new generator, rewiring of electrics, servicing of the engines, installation of new seats and air-conditioning, and painting.

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