Tuesday 10 September 2013

Bascule Bridge - Barge Move with Offshore Wind Turbine Assembly


Another section destined for Methil in Fife left the River Cart.

Interesting to see these various components pass down the river. This one weighs in the region of 500 tonnes.


Bascule Bridge Elevates


 'Biter' and 'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge


'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge


Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine


 Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

 River Pilot Aboard the Barge

'Biter' and Barge Pass Beneath the Bascule Bridge

Safely Through the Gap

 'Beaver Bay' at the Barge Stern


Bascule Bridge Lowers to Allow Traffic to Resume


Bascule Bridge - Shipping Movements Video

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