home port
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The Royal Navy's newest Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine has arrived at its home port in Scotland.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It is possible that the Washington could leave the region and head back to its home port in Japan, bringing the force back down to two carriers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The ARA San Juan went missing a week after it set off from Ushuaia on Argentina's southern tip and was returning to its home port at the Mar del Plata naval base.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
In 1919, Long Beach became the home port for the nation’s Pacific fleet of battleships, and in time, more ships followed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
“But I thank you. Any port in a storm, they say, but I take home port if I got a choice.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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