Ships Off Erskine

Poor weather today but took these off Erskine.

 WD Mersey - Dredging the Clyde

 Frank - Heading to Rothesay Dock, Glasgow

 WD Mersey - Dredging the Clyde

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Forth Guardsman - River Clyde

A rare - if not unique visitor to the Clyde.

She appears to be carrying out work at King George V dock in Glasgow.

 Quite unusual in appearance, and made her way very slowly upriver this afternoon.

Forth Guardsman - Heading Upriver to Glasgow

 Forth Guardsman - Passing Erskine

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Around the James Watt Dock - Greenock

Oh to live in Inverclyde, weather changes quickly keeping it interesting, and keeps you on your toes.

In between showers (not to many mind you) managed a few images of ships in the James Watt Dock.

It's a busy time of year as a lot of vessels are getting their winter refits.

Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

SD Salmoor - off Greenock

 Ayton Cross - James Watt Dock

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Few Craft Around Today - River Clyde Area

Headed down to Greenock but a bit too late to get good light.

Follows  few images ......
 

 Coastal Deniz - Container Ship

Admiral Day - Dredger

 Deep Sea One - Fishing Boat

 Hebridean Princess - Winter Refit

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Chuetsu Maru - Cargo Ship

Chuetsu Maru arrived on the Clyde today with a cargo of animal feed. She made her way to KGV docks in Glasgow, and was assisted by three tugs - Ayton Cross, Anglegarth, and Svitzer Milford.

She is a large vessel and in the confines of the Clyde looked pretty awesome.

 Chuetsu Maru with Ayton Cross

Chuetsu Maru - Passing Braehead

 Chuetsu Maru - Tugs Assisting

Chuetsu Maru from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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River Clyde - Braehead

Sunny, and not too cold today.

Taken at Braehead, Scotland.

WD Michel - Dredging Survey Vessel

(HMS) Dragon - Fitting Out

WD Michel - Dredging Survey Vessel

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Around Greenock Dock Area

A few images from around the dock areas of Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Cold and a heavy snowfall first thing this morning.

A bit of a break in the weather later in the day, but showers soon returned.

 Winch - Old Lithgow's Basin, Greenock

 

 Sir John Murray - James Watt Dock

 SD Newton (Research Vessel) - Great Harbour, Greenock

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Mojito - Tanker

The tanker "Mojito" - passing Port Glasgow on her way upriver to Glasgow.

The tug Anglegarth assists.

Cold day as it had snowed earlier as you can see from the hills.

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth Assists

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth Assists

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth at the Stern

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Four Aida - Cargo Ship

The cargo ship 'Four Aida' approaches 'King George V' docks for berthing and discharge of cargo.

Nice and sunny at Braehead and very calm.

 Four Aida - Cargo Ship

 Four Aida - Approaching KGV Docks

 Four Aida - Berthing at KGV

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Wander Around Greenock Docks

Quite cold today, but went for a stroll around the docks area of Greenock .

Rewarded with a few images.

 Flying Spindrift - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

 Serco Vessels - Great Harbour

 Redeemer - James Watt Dock

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SD Moorhen

SD Moorhen makes her way to James Watt Dock in Greenock this afternoon.

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

SD Moorhen - River Clyde

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Edinburgh Visit - The Zoo

Last minute decision this morning to head East and visit Edinburgh Zoo.

I'll not get into the argument as to the suitability of Zoos - but some rewarding sights, and some sad ones.

Will probably return later in the year when the weather is a bit better, and the nights longer.

 Darwin's Rhea - Edinburgh Zoo

 Jaguar - Edinburgh Zoo

 Penguin - Edinburgh Zoo

 Baboon - Edinburgh Zoo

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HMS Ramsey - Dry Docking at Garvel, Greenock

HMS Ramsey came over to Greenock today and entered the Garvel Dry Dock. 

She was escorted by SD Jupiter and SD Nimble - the Serco tugs.

All the crew from all the vessels that I was in close proximity to today were bright and cheery with waves being exchanged - now that was nice.

SD Jupiter, SD Nimble, and HMS Ramsey

HMS Ramsey - M110 - Entering Garvel Dry Dock

 SD Jupiter leaving James Watt Dock

HMS Ramsey from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Busy Morning on the Clyde

We have a very busy morning on the River Clyde, and here's a few pics with some of the activities.

 Sten Frigg Heading to Glasgow

 Ayton Cross Returning to James Watt Dock

 Bregen - Tanker - Heading Past Greenock

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Dumbarton Castle

At last managed a visit over to Dumbarton Castle. Weather was fair, though a very heavy shower as I was at the summit.

While at the Castle I took out a membership to Historic Scotland.

The young lady at reception - Stacey - was very helpful and a good ambassador for the castle and Historic Scotland.

Entrance - Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle Cannon

Dumbarton Castle Summit

 Dumbarton Castle - River Clyde View

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Gourock - Views

Early evening views across the Clyde

Evening View - Gourock Pier

 Evening View Across Roseneath

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