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Royal Navy teams help prevent tug sinking

By Sharon Black

Sailors from the frigate HMS Lancaster and offshore patrol ship HMS Severn struggled in dark, freezing conditions to plug a hole in the damaged hull of the Christos XXII and pump out tonnes of water to prevent it sinking.

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MOD brews up for Service charity

By Sharon Black

MOD bases across the UK are taking part in ‘The Big Brew Up’ this week to raise much-needed funds for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA). Report by Lorraine McBride.

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Sailors honour Falklands fallen

By Sharon Black

Saluting their fallen forebears, four sailors from HMS Clyde recently honoured the crew of HMS Coventry, which was sunk in the Falklands campaign, after restoring their memorial in the South Atlantic islands.