HMS Ocean - Departing Glen Mallon

HMS Ocean departed from Loch Long this morning and headed out to sea.

Once again I was treated to wintry showers and feeling very cold.

Everything went smoothly as she came off the berth and the tugs did their work to cant her.

Hope we see her back again one day soon.


Waiting for the off at Glen Mallan jetty


Preparing to Departure


Coming  off the berth at Glen Mallan

HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Canting

HMS Ocean Off Glen Mallan

 HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Under Tow


In Loch Long

 Landing Craft on Deck

 Heading Out to Sea

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

A busy wee time at the James Watt Dock this afternoon.

Fishery protection vessel 'Minna' arrived and safely berthed.

'Svitzer Milford' exited the Garvel dry dock ably assisted by the tug 'Battler' and entered the JAmes Watt Dock for final repair work.

'Lyra' Approaches the Dock

 Flag Lowered on the 'Minna'

 'Minna' Approaches the Dock

'Minna'

Steady as She Goes

 Safely in Dock

'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

Helping Hand

 'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

'SD Reliable' with a New Coat of Paint

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Afternoon at the Gareloch in Scotland

A trip over to Faslane today resulted in a few worthwhile images of the Virginia class US navy submarine - USS Missouri (SSN-780).

Unfortunately I had quite a tumble getting on to the beach, with my camera and lens bouncing off the large rocks - as did I.

Camera seems OK but filter glass on the lens totally shattered. Lens seems OK but can't get the lens filter off as it's jammed solid.

It could have been much worse. Shame it happened but such is life I guess.

On the plus side I made a new friend at Garelochhead - so there was a silver lining.

Some shots of the ex-navy fleet tender - Aberdovey - as she is beached for some paintwork to be refreshed.

MOD Police RHIB

USN Virginia Class Submarine - USS Missouri (SSN-780) - Departs Faslane  

USS Missouri (SSN-780) Departs Faslane  

  

SD Reliable Escorts the USS Missouri (SSN-780)

USS Missouri (SSN-780)  Departs Faslane 

SD Dependable and SD Reliable on Escort Duties

 USS Missouri Departs Faslane

 USS Missouri (SSN-780) Submarine Departs Faslane 



USS Missouri in Gareloch, Scotland from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

 'Aberdovey' at Garelochhead

 'Aberdovey' at Garelochhead

 'Aberdovey' at Garelochhead

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US Submarine - Faslane Bound

An American Virginia Class submarine - the USS Missouri - passed through Rhu Narrows this morning as she headed on up to Faslane Naval base.

She was escorted by the Serco tugs SD Dependable and SD Reliable.

Always nice to see our American allies come to our shores, and friendly waves were exchanged.

USS Missouri Approaching Rhu Narrows

 SD Reliable Escorts the USS Missouri

 A Friendly Wave from Both Sides

 SD Reliable Assists


SD Dependable and SD Reliable Escorting Through Rhu Narrows 

USS Missouri Faslane Bound

Faslane Bound 

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