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Saturday, 18 January 2014

'Ben My Chree' at Inchgreen Dry Dock in Greenock


Work on the 'Ben My Chree' is now well under under way on the repairs and I understand she is still on plan to exit the dry dock sometime on Monday.

She may not return to the Clyde for the final parts of the work to be completed as this could be done at Birkenhead which is nearer to her normal route.

It has been a good experience to witness her in our waters here in Scotland.

In Inchgreen Dry Dock

High and Dry

Stern View

Fine Looking Vessel

'Isle of Man' Steam Packet Company

Work Continues

Sitting Pretty

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Friday, 17 January 2014

'Ben My Chree' - Docked at Inchgreen Dry Dock in Greenock



An Isle of Man ferry arrived on the Clyde for repairs tonight.

She entered the Inchgreen dry dock at 23:33 - straight in with no problems or hitches. I was very impressed.

 Owned by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company she suffered damage to one of her stabilising fins during recent bad weather.

We expect her to leave sometime on Monday.

The last Steam Packet vessel to dry dock on the Clyde was 'Peveril' in the Garvel -  January 1997

Approaching the Dry Dock


Making Her Way up the Dock


Safely Tucked up for the Night


Viewed from the Hillside

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.