Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Around the James Watt Dock


 A few images from within the James Watt Dock.

The Svitzer tugs were trying out a new berth so they may be moving to a new home.

Lots of different construction work as the dock is prepared for the upcoming Tall Ships Race later this year.

 Svitzer Tugs Trying a New Berth

 Small Craft - James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock - Greenock

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Sospan-Dau Heads to Glasgow


The dredger Sospan-Dau heading to Glasgow to undertake dredging operations for the forthcoming Riverside Museum.

 Sospan-Dau Heads to Glasgow

 Sospan-Dau Heads to Glasgow

 Sospan-Dau Heads to Glasgow

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Greenock Tall Ships - 2011


Greenock is hosting the Tall Ships Race this year and the venue is the James Watt Dock.

Some of the work appears to have started quite late for this event - to be held in July.

Here we see some of the construction work - including piling in the dock for the pontoons.

Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

 Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

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Monday, 21 March 2011

HMS Daring - Royal Navy


HMS Daring passing Cloch Lighthouse and Dunoon  on a nice sunny day.

 HMS Daring - off Cloch Point

HMS Daring - off Dunoon

 HMS Daring - off Cloch Point

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Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Old Cemetery - Inverkip Street, Greenock


Another wee walk around this charming old cemetery, but this time the weather was kinder.

 Inverkip Street Cemetery - Greenock - Entrance

 Inverkip Street Cemetery - Greenock - John Galt

Inverkip Street Cemetery - Greenock

 Inverkip Street Cemetery - Greenock

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James Watt Dock - Sunny Day


After a spell of miserable weather - this morning included - we finally got a bit of sunshine.

A wee run to James Watt Dock where it was very quiet.

 Sound of Shuna - James Watt Dock - Greenock

 James Watt Dock - Greenock

 View From - James Watt Dock - Greenock

James Watt Dock - Greenock

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Monday, 14 March 2011

Clyde Shipping


A bitterly cold wind today at the waterfront.

 Still, rewarded with a few pics.

Calypso N - Cargo Ship

Anglegarth Assists Calypso N - Cargo Ship

Deep Sea One - Fishing Boat

 SD Salmoor - Salvage Vessel

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Sunday, 13 March 2011

Ayton Cross - Greenock


Svitzer tug Ayton Cross tied up at Custom House Quay in Greenock.

Quite unusual for her to be tied up here.

 Svitzer Tug - Ayton Cross - Custom House Quay, Greenock



 Svitzer Tug - Ayton Cross - Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Svitzer Tug - Ayton Cross - Custom House Quay, Greenock

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Friday, 11 March 2011

Greenock Waterfront - Between Showers


It's been a very poor week weather wise.

Grabbed these images between showers.

Battler - Leading Marida Maple

Ayton Cross - Svitzer Tug

 Seabus - Ferry - off Greenock

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Cemetery - Inverkip Street, Greenock


A short visit to the old cemetery in Greenock, on Inverkip Street.

John Galt is interred there, as is Gabriel Wood.

Many ships masters, merchants, and writers from the early 1800s also share these burial grounds.

A real trip back in Greenock's proud history.

Thomas Ramsay Headstone

 View of Greenock Cemetery - Inverkip Street

 Cemetery - Inverkip Street, Greenock

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Sunday, 6 March 2011

Last Few Images From Today


Just a few final shots from today's sojourn.

 Friendly Horse

 SD Salmoor - Exiting Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

 SD Salmoor - Exiting Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

Svitzer Tug Anglegarth - James Watt Dock, Greenock

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SD Salmoor - Greenock


Treated to a wee tour of the SD Salmoor this afternoon.

Very enjoyable and informative, so thanks to those concerned.

SD Salmoor - James Watt Dock, Greenock

 Officer's Mess - SD Salmoor

 View from Bridge - SD Salmoor

 Bridge - SD Salmoor

Garvel Dry Dock Ship Movements from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.


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Beluga Faith - enroute to KGV Docks, Glasgow


A few images of Beluga Faith with a most unusual deck cargo,  the Norwegian Catamaran Solundi.

Another murky day today.

Beluga Faith - with Norwegian Catamaran Solundir

 Beluga Faith - with Norwegian Catamaran Solundir

 Beluga Faith - with Norwegian Catamaran Solundir

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Friday, 4 March 2011

Dull Day - Greenock


Dull, grey, and misty day, however with a little perseverance here's a few images to peruse.

Great Harbour - James Watt Dock - Greenock

 HMS Montrose - Passing Cloch Point Outbound

 SD Salmoor and Isle of Arran - Garvel Dry Dock

 James Watt Dock Entrance - Greenock

 Isle of Arran - Garvel Dry Dock

 Garvel Dry Dock Gates

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