(HMS) Onyx Update

I was afforded the opportunity to take some images of the interior of the submarine Onyx today.

She is at Roseneath awaiting her fate as various groups attempt to raise money to save her and have her as an exhibit either in Helensburgh or Inverclyde.

I seriously doubt this will happen as the cost of restoration would run in to many millions of pounds.

To my untrained eye the interior was in fair condition but the exterior is a sorry sight I'm sorry to report.

There are numerous examples of the Oberon class already preserved all around the world so with a potential bill of around perhaps £10 million pounds I expect that Onyx will not be saved.

However I hope my photographs give a fair representation to those who will not get aboard one of this class of submarine, and to those who served in her.

Bank of Torpedo Tubes

Control Room

Engine room

Control Room

The Only Way is Up

Wardroom

Senior Chief Petty Officers Accommodation

Looking Aft

Signs of Decay

 Flaking

More Decay

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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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