HMNB Devonport
The biggest naval base in Western Europe, home to Britain's largest amphibious ships, research and survey vessels and the majority of the Royal Navy's frigates.
- Where
- Plymouth, Devon
Based here
- 539 Raiding Squadron RMThe commando force's landing craft and raiding unit. It moves forces from water onto land and patrols waterways. It was renamed from 539 Assault Squadron in November 2019 and is based at RM Tamar at the northern end of HMNB Devonport.
- HMS Express (P163)Archer-class (P2000) patrol and training boat
- HMS Portland (F79)Type 23 (Duke-class) frigate
- HMS Protector (A173)The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship. She does hydrographic survey work and supports the British Antarctic Survey, and routinely deploys to the South Atlantic in the ice season. Devonport is the home port for the Navy's hydrographic ships.
- HMS Pursuer (P273)Archer-class (P2000) patrol and training boat
- HMS Smiter (P272)Archer-class (P2000) patrol and training boat
- HMS Somerset (F82)Type 23 (Duke-class) frigate
Sources
- HMNB Devonport | Royal Navy Royal Navy