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On this day in 1977, sailors from HMS Danae invited the escaped great train robber, Ronnie Biggs, on board for a beer while alongside in Rio de Janeiro. At the time it caused political and Royal Navy embarrassment, but is a great example of the mischievous character of Jack.

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French Frigate FS Premier Maître L’Her arrives in Leith for her final overseas port visit after 44 years of service with the MarineNationale to celebrate EntenteCordial120.

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HMS Lancaster has intercepted two boats within 24 hours carrying a total of £33 million worth of heroin, hashish and crystal meth. Drugs were seized by the ship’s boarding teams while operating in the Gulf of Oman.

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The 11th of April was National Submarine Day, marking the day in 1900 when the US Navy purchased the first modern submarine, USS Holland (SS-1). USS Holland was named in honour of her designer and builder, John Philip Holland.

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Docks UK has officially taken over global support of HMS Tamar, HMS Spey, HMS Medway, HMS Trent and HMS Forth in addition to their existing contract for HMS Protector. The 8-year, £250m contract will see the company work in partnership with overseas shipyards to oversee maintenance of these forward-deployed ships.

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