SD Warden

A fairly rare visitor to the Clyde arrived from Oban this afternoon and berthed at Great Harbour.

Passing Greenock Inbound

Head On

Waiting to Berth

Canting to Berth

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Submersible Barge in Tow

The submersible barge 'Dina Launch' on her tow to BAE Systems in Govan.

She was ably assisted by the 'Stadt Sloevaag' on the bow, and 'CMS Warrior' at the stern.

Thankfully the weather was kind till she had passed.

 Approaching Clydebank

Passing Clydebank

 Norwegian Tug 'Stadt Sloevaag'

 Friendly Waves

 Monitoring the Tow

Passing the River Cart


Bound for BAE in Govan 

'CMS Warrior' Takes the Stern

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PS Waverley Exits Dry Dock

Our beloved paddle steamer PS Waverley came out from dry dock today.

She was taken to Custom House Quay ably towed by the tugs Biter and Battler.

On arrival she was berthed and a tanker was standing by to load fuel.

She was looking excellent after her TLC and looking forward to the start of her season.


Exiting the Dry Dock

Clear of the Dry Dock 

Well Out 


Working Tug

Stern First 


Manoevering


Starting the Cant

Canting

 
Taking the Strain

 Pulling Through

Almost Berthed

Berthing 

Pilot 

 Volunteer Worker

 Detaching Lines

 Approaching Custom House Quay

Ready for Fuel

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CMS Warrior

CMS Warrior arrived at her home port of Greenock last Saturday in blustery wind and rain.

I was given an opportunity to see around her when things were a bit calmer.

She is operated by Clyde Marine Services and is a welcome addition to the Clyde Port.

My thanks to the crew - and it has to be said they operate under severe and dangerous circumstances at times, but obviously love their work.

She has a few jobs scheduled already for later in the week and I'm sure she will be a busy tug on the Clyde.

I hope you enjoy the visual tour.

Arriving Last Week

 Galley

Forward Engine Room

 Aft Engine Room

Wheelhouse

Room with a View

 Looking from the Stern

 Bow Work Area

Galley

Control Panel


Looking Through the Main Cabin Area

On Deck

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Fairfield Heritage Centre

After my visit to BAE Systems I popped in to the Fairfield Heritage Centre for another browse.

The staff are extremely warm and welcoming and it's well worth a visit to see the heritage on display.

I'm sure I'll be back for another visit one of these days.

Latrine

 Display

 Through the Doors

Reception

Exhibit Room

Bowler and the Bunnet 

 Flora and Jean Meet and Greet Visitors

T-Shirts for Sale

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BAE Govan Open Day

Today was the open day for the families of BAE Govan workers.

Thankfully the weather stayed dry for most of the time with just the odd shower.

A good opportunity to see the sheds and how shipbuilding has evolved and changed to the present day facilities.


Block for 'Prince of Wales' Aircraft Carrier

 Block for 'Prince of Wales' Aircraft Carrier

Fire Appliance

Inside Cab

 Forward View from Cab

 Main Shed

 Main Shed

  Fabrication Shed

  Fabrication Shed

  Fabrication Shed

 Fabrication Shed

 105mm Artillery Gun

 Work Boat

 BAE Systems

 Massive Block

 Waiting Departure

 Bow Section


Emergency Crew

 Next Contract in Place

Model Tug with a Skeleton Crew 

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