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HMD Portsmouth

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UK Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

50.804722, -1.098056 · 10 feet
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Ships deployed to HMD Portsmouth

DateShip
Jul 2025 HMS Echo H87 laid up in 3 Basin at Portsmouth
Jun 8, 2025 RFA Argus A135 into Portsmouth alonside Victory Jetty but is now unable to sail to Falmouth to complete abandoned refurbishment work, following withdrawl of maritime safety certificates. Towed out of Portsmouth on 6 Mar 2026.
Dec 10, 2023 HMS Dauntless D33 alongside at HMD Portsmouth for 235 days, until 1 Aug 2024
Apr 17, 2023 HMS Montrose F236 at Portsmouth
Mar 25, 2023 HMS Defender D36 entering major refit for c 4 years, to fit SeaCeptor and have the Propulsion upgrade.
Mar 17, 2023 HMS Montrose F236 final entry into Portsmouth
Mar 2022 RFA Wave Knight A389 Laid up at Portsmouth and into Extended Readiness.
Oct 9, 2020 BHRBNS Al Zubara 80 departed BAE Systems Portsmouth, on 1st voyage to Bahrain
Jun 2020 HMS Daring D32 entered dry dock in Portsmouth; refloated on 17 Jun 2021.
Dec 2019 HMS Duncan D37 completed a 30 month propulsion system refurbishment in May 2022, after major work in HMD Portsmouth.
Oct 2016 HMS Defender D36 Refitting at HMD Portsmouth to resolve T45 propulsion issues, thorugh the Power Improvement Project. Back to sea trials Apr 2018
Nov 2014 HMS Westminster F237 Type 23 Mid Life Upgrade: refit at HMD Portsmouth (15 Dock), including new Command Systems and Artisan 3D radar fit, by BAE Systems. Refloated 8 Oct 2015. Sea Wolf replaced by Sea Ceptor. Completed Jan 2017.
Jul 2014 HMS Diamond D34 entered 15 month Capability Update Period with BAE Systems at HMD Portsmouth, until Mar 2015. Included Harpoon ASM, communications upgrade, improved high pressure air and salt water systems and a new gas turbine. Post refit trials until c Oct 2015
Jan 25, 2010 HMS Edinburgh D97 entered dry dock at HMD Portsmouth by BAE Systems for her final, 10 month refit which included engine reconditioning / replacement, hull resurfacing and other hydrodynamic efficiencies.
Jul 1, 2005 DESachsen F219 Present at International Festival of the Sea, Portsmouth
Jul 2005 HMS Richmond F239 Began major refit at Fleet Support Ltd, Portsmouth, which included enhancements for Merlin operations. Accepted back into service 6 Sep 2006.
Apr 1991 HMS Intrepid L11 Laid up for long term storage at Portsmouth. Some equipment canabalised for use in HMS Fearless.
Apr 15, 1982 HMS Herald A138 medical facilities enhanced at Portsmouth, for maritime ambulance role in South Atlantic. Completed 23 Apr.
1972 HMS Tartar F133 Refit at Portsmouth to add Seacat and improve living conditions, prior to Caribbean deployment.
Nov 13, 1962 HMS Hermes R12 prior to deployment for Far East later that day while still in the English Channel, the Fairey Swordfish which had been hoisted aboard for the Taranto Day celebrations on 11 Nov, flew off. Last departure of a Swordfish from a carrier.
Apr 1962 HMS Victorious R38 in HMD Portsmouth for flight deck strengthening and projector landing sight installation, until c May 1963
Nov 1957 HMS Albion R07 Refit in HMD Portsmouth until c Apr 1958
Nov 1953 HMS Centaur R06 widening flight deck amidships and installing painted angled flight deck and equipment, until Apr 1954. Deck letter C
Sep 1952 HMS Vengeance R71 wear and tear repairs and work in preparation for transfer to RAN.
Dec 1950 HMS Triumph R16 at HMD Portsmouth, until c Apr 1951, as a transport carrier.