Ships don’t win battles, sailors do. Well trained crews able to think as a single entity, utterly committed to both the mission and each other. Courage, humour, spirit, determination, loyalty and teamwork. The British Sailor.

Today we welcomed onboard Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity to accept a cheque of £250 from the organisers of the Plymouth 10km run. The Royal Navy Running Team won the Team Prize back in May, and were glad to donate the money to this very worthy charity! #GreatScott

Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson’s stunning naval victory against the combined French and Spanish Fleets in 1805. The Wardroom of Scott celebrated the event at an excellent Mess Dinner at HMS Drake! #GreatScott

Yesterday HMS SCOTT was delighted to host the First Sea Lord’s Sea Cadets. They were able to experience life on board and witnessed a number of training serials, as well as getting some practice in themselves! #GreatScott theseacadetmagazine.org/meet-the-first….

HMS SCOTT has successfully completed her Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) package, an important milestone in her busy preparations for her upcoming deployment #GreatScott #Training #RoyalNavy

HMS Scott heading out of Plymouth last week on survey operations - We’ll keep you updated on our travels! #GreatScott #royalnavy #survey

HMS SCOTT has completed a period conducting important trials, whilst also making time to enjoy life at sea, including whole ship sports and a weekend BBQ hosted by the Senior Rates #GreatScott

Whilst alongside in Madeira, some of our ship’s company have visited and tended to the Commonwealth graves in Funchal. It was a peaceful day and an opportunity to pay our respects to sailors of the Royal and Merchant Navies, from the First and Second World Wars Commonwealth War Graves #GreatSCOTT

After a few more weeks at sea, the ships company were lucky enough to witness an impressive rocket launch before coming alongside in Port Canaveral #GreatScott

HMS Scott is currently alongside in South Carolina and has dressed ship to commemorate Presidents’ Day here in the US, popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present #GreatScott #PresidentsDay

Practice makes perfect! HMS SCOTT ships company continuously train in how to deal with incidents on board. Today’s exercise included casualty management and firefighting #GreatScott

.HMS Scott arrives in #Gibraltar this afternoon. Via Sir Roge’s raised eyebrow

"Forever in our hearts, forever in our prayers." Two #RoyalNavy sailors from Grenada, both serving with HMS Scott, have sent vital supplies home to their beloved country which has been left devastated left by #HurricaneBeryl. ⬇️

On 15 March 2025, HMS SCOTT successfully proceeded to undock at the A&P Falmouth dockyard. This was a major milestone in her Ship Life Extension Programme (SLEP), with more updates to follow on her progress. Watch this space! #GreatScott #RoyalNavy #Survey

#OnThisDay 111 years ago #United Kingdom declared war on Germany and #WW1 began. Admiral Jellicoe assumed command of the Grand Fleet which consisted of 20 Dreadnoughts, 9 Battlecruisers, 2 Nelsons, 39 pre-Dreadnoughts, 50 cruisers, 94 Light Cruisers, over 400 smaller ships/subs

CSG25 looking towards Asia🚢 The Carrier Strike Group 2025 has welcomed the Australian Navy's HMAS Brisbane as its mission continues off the west coast of Australia. Where next for the new look #CSG25?🧐🔗forcesnews.com/csg25/csg25-lo…

HMS SCOTT relocating and getting ready for the next phase in the regeneration programme! #HMSScott #RoyalNavy

#OnThisDay 50 years ago the Audacious Class Carrier, HMS EAGLE is towed from HMNB Portsmouth to HMNB Devonport where she remained for 6 years to be cannibalised for spares to keep her sister, HMS ARK ROYAL running.