Friday 30 November 2012

Gryffe Reservoir in Greenock


 A few images from Gryffe Reservoir today.

Nice winter light and the reservoir was partly covered in ice.

 Gryffe Reservoir - with Ice


Reflective Gryffe Reservoir


 Reflective Gryffe Reservoir


Reflective Gryffe Reservoir

Gryffe Reservoir - Timed Exposure

Gryffe Reservoir 

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Around Inverclyde Waterfront


Some images from Inverclyde waterfront around lunch time today.

View from Custom House Quay

Cruise Ship - Hebridean Princess - Custom House Quay

'Guide Me' - James Watt Dock

'Guide Me' - James Watt Dock

 Adoration II - Off Gourock

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Wednesday 28 November 2012

Hebridean Princess


The cruise ship 'Hebridean Princess' was berthed at Custom House Quay in Greenock today.

As her last cruise was yesterday I assume she is now preparing for a winter shut down and maintenance schedule to prepare her for next season.

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay
 
Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay
 
Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

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Sunday 25 November 2012

Bowling Basin Marina


First port of call today was Dumbarton Castle where we joined a Ranger and spent some time bird watching, and improving our knowledge thanks to the RSPB members present.

Then a drive up to the Bowling Marina for another walk around this delightful area.

Quite a dull day and late in arriving but feel I've been rewarded with some fine photos for my collection.

Wee Spark - Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina Barges

Bowling Basin Marina Barges

Bowling Basin Marina Gates

Bowling Basin Marina

Vintage Lifeboat "Storm" in Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Harbour Winter Sunset 


Bowling Harbour Winter Sunset  


Bowling Basin Marina

Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

Bowling Basin Marina

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Wednesday 21 November 2012

VOS Inspirer


VOS Inspirer arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock today for repair work.

She berthed in the dock and will move to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow, and is expected to be in for ten days.

Spoke with a few of the crew - a nice bunch.

Approaching James Watt Dock

 VOS Inspirer

Crew
 
Getting Closer
 
Berthing in James Watt Dock
 
 Berthed

Stern Deck

Bridge
 
Forward Deck
 
From the Stern

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Friday 16 November 2012

James Watt Dock


A quick stroll at the dock on my home tonight.

Getting dark and a bit murky - typical winter light - and so early the darkness comes in.

Three vessels on the North wall.

Busy months with winter overhauls and maintenance at the adjacent Garvel dry dock.

SD Warden - James Watt Dock

Argyll Flyer - James Watt Dock

 Sound of Shuna - James Watt Dock

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(HMS) Duncan - Second Sea Trials


The 'Duncan' left Glasgow today and headed downriver to begin her second sea trials.

She was escorted with the tugs Battler and Bruiser.

She will return to Glasgow on completion of the trials and thereafter she is scheduled to head to Portsmouth in March 2013.

 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge
 
HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge
 
 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow
 
 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow
 
HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

Tug Bruiser - Passing Port Glasgow
 
Tug Battler - Passing Port Glasgow
 
HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Tugs Escorting

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