Photos by Keith Mortimer-Hampson

PHM Atlantico Ex-HMS OCEAN returning to HMNB Devonport during acceptance trials for the Marinha do Brasil.

Maiden arrival into her homeport of Devonport, prior to commissioning.

The fourth OPV90 for the Irish Navy, the future LE George Bernard Shaw being fitted out after construction at Babcock Appledore facility.

Leaving HMNB Devonport

Approaching the slipway on Tresco, prior to taking us back to Bryher.

LE James Joyce alongside at Babcock Appledore, waiting for the next Spring tide to sail to her new home.

Being escorted around the turn at Cremyll Shoals by Serco Denholm tugs SD Faithful and SD Forceful on her way out to sea.

Heading out from HM Naval Base Devonport to take part in FOST training.

Heading into HM Naval Base Devonport for some liberty following her participation in Exercise Joint Warrior 14-1.

Heading into HM Naval Base Devonport for some liberty following her participation in Exercise Joint Warrior 14-1.

Entering HM Naval Base Portsmouth for a weekend break following her participation in Exercise Joint Warrior 14-1.

Loaded and ready to depart Southampton bound for Newark, New Jersey, USA.

The smallest ship in the Royal Navy heading out from HM Naval Base Devonport on Coastal Survey duties.

The smallest ship in the Royal Navy heading out from HM Naval Base Devonport on Coastal Survey duties.

Heading back out to resume Operational Sea Training after the weekend.

Heading in to HM Naval Base Devonport during Operational Sea Training.

Turning in Plymouth Sound while exchanging FOST sea riders with SD Bovisand.

Heading out from Portsmouth with SD Bountiful. The last 4 Type 22 Frigates (Cumberland, Campbeltown, Chatham & Cornwall) can be seen moored in Fareham Creek behind, awaiting disposal.

Turning in Plymouth Sound after exchanging FOST sea riders with SD Bovisand.

Arriving for FOST workup.

Heading out through The Narrows to take part in more FOST exercises.

Passing Mount Wise on her way into HM Naval Base Devonport for FOST.

Entering the River Tamar on her way into HM Naval Base Devonport for FOST.

Heading into HM Naval Base Devonport to begin work-up with Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST).

Heading out to sea in late afternoon light with a full load during dredging operations in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Heading back up the River Tamar, past the Royal William Yard, to continue dredging operations in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Heading past the Royal William Yard on her way back into HM Naval Base Devonport.

Heading out on patrol after a crew change. Looking a little worse for wear.

Passing Fort Blockhouse on her way out to sea for the day with families of the Ship's Company on board.

Loading for Hamburg after arriving from Le Havre the night before.

Heading up the River Tamar to HM Naval Base Devonport.

Rounding Vanguard Bank in a strong Easterly wind on her way into Yonderberry Fuel Jetty, under the assistance of three tugs. Fresh from refit at Cammell Laird in Liverpool.

Passing through The Narrows on her way out to sea.

Heading out for more training with FOST.

Heading out through Plymouth Sound.

Moored on Rubble Jetty in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Moored on 2 Wharf in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Passing Cremyll Fort on her way into HM Naval Base Devonport for the weekend.

Passing HMS Diamond in the early morning sunshine.

Omani Khareef Class Corvette heading in to anchor in Plymouth Sound during sea trials.

Berthed on 1 Jetty in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Heading through Plymouth Sound while conducting navigational exercises.

Passing Cremyll Fort while conducting navigational exercises up and down the River Tamar.

Berthed on 1 Jetty for the weekend in HM Naval Base Devonport.

Passing through The Narrrows on her way into home port, HM Naval Base Devonport for the weekend.

Heading back out on another fisheries patrol after a crew change in Devonport.

About to make the turn at Cremyll Shoals, heading up the River Tamar. RFA Gold Rover on Rubble Jetty in the background.

Heading into HM Naval Base Devonport for a crew change.

Passing through Plymouth Sound on her way in to HM Naval Base Devonport whilst acting as the FOST tanker.

Passing Cremyll Fort when departing Devonport on her way to the Battle of the Atlantic Commemorations in Liverpool.