Joint Warrior Exercise - Vessels Return

We had some more vessels return to the Clyde today after their Joint Warrior exercise.

I caught two of the Danish vessels as they travelled upriver to Glasgow.

 HDMS Esbern Snare (L17) - Erskine Bridge Passing Erskine Bridge

HDMS Esbern Snare (L17) - Glasgow Bound

HDMS Esbern Snare (L17)

 HDMS Absalon (L16) at Erskine Bridge

HDMS Absalon (L16) with Tug Anglegarth Escorting

 HDMS Absalon (L16) from Erskine Bridge

Tug Anglegarth from Erskine Bridge

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Joint Warrior Exercise - 13-1

Next week sees the start of the naval vessels participating in the upcoming 'Joint Warrior' exercise arrive in the Clyde.

I'll be covering this event and posting images throughout the week.

We had an early arrival early this afternoon in the shape of the Dutch ship 'HNMLS Mercuur', a Submarine Support and Torpedo Recovery Ship.

She berthed at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.


 HNLMS Mercuur (A900) - Off Greenock Esplanade

HNLMS Mercuur (A900) - Off Greenock Esplanade
 

HNLMS Mercuur (A900) - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal
 

 HNLMS Mercuur (A900) - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

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River Clyde Today

A bit delayed in getting to Greenock today so missed the Vos Shine as she approached the dock.

However, managed a few shots, plus some later of other river traffic.

Vos Shine Berthing in James Watt Dock
 

Vos Shine in James Watt Dock

Vos Shine - James Watt Dock
 

Sound of Scarba - Off East India Harbour

 Sound of Scarba - Off East India Harbour

John Rickmers at Greenock Ocean Terminal

SD Impetus - Off East India Harbour

 SD Impetus Passing East India Harbour

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Save Greenock Clyde Coastguard - Flare Demonstration

  

Tonight saw a flotilla of small boats gather off Greenock Esplanade as part of the 'Save Clyde Coastguard' - and the owners fired off red flares to show their support.

Clyde Coastguard is to close in December of this year with its work being transferred to other centres. 

 

A large crown gathered on the Esplanade to view the spectacle and also offer their vocal support to the campaign.

Strathclyde Police were present on shore and afloat, as they had previously issued a statement stressing that setting off red distress flares is potentially dangerous and against the law unless done in an emergency. 

I saw no signs of this being enforced I'm pleased to say.

Small Boats Gather for the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

Shore Supporters Joining in the Support at the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

A Rouge Flare Landed Near Houses - Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration
 

 Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration with Canoeists Lending Support

 
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