PS Waverley Readies for the Season Ahead

The paddle steamer PS Waverley exited the Garvel dry dock this morning having been in for a refit before the summer season starts.

It's clear that there is still some work ahead of the volunteers, but confidence is high that she will be ready for the start of the season.

I also caught another couple of vessels at Custom House quay.


Starting to Exit


Inching Out of the Dry Dock 

Exiting the Garvel Dry Dock

 Towing out to the River Channel

Volunteers

 Without Lifeboats

PS Waverley


Ready to Cant

Battler assists in Canting

Approaching Custom House Quay

Crew Member

Captain and Pilot

 SD Angeline

Chemical Tanker 'MV Claus'

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Royal Scotsman in Gourock

There was hope that the 'Royal Scotsman' may have been hauled by a Deltic diesel locomotive today but sadly that didn't happen.

However when she arrived everyone was delighted to see a Class 66 arrive in Gourock Station.

Headed home after securing a few images with the plan to return for her departure.

A second Class 66 arrived early evening and coupled to the train ready for the departure.

After getting a few more images it was off to Fort Matilda Station to get some photos as she passed.

Poor light but the weather was more pleasant for the evening trip.

British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66735) at Gourock Station

British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66735) at Gourock Station

 Carriage Interior


Observation Carriage

Carriage Interior 

 '66735' at Gourock Buffers

 British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66732) passing Fort Matilda

British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66732) arriving at Gourock

Side Panel

 Coupling

 British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66732) passing Fort Matilda

British Rail Class 66 Locomotive (66735) passing Fort Matilda

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HMS Ocean - Departing Glen Mallon

HMS Ocean departed from Loch Long this morning and headed out to sea.

Once again I was treated to wintry showers and feeling very cold.

Everything went smoothly as she came off the berth and the tugs did their work to cant her.

Hope we see her back again one day soon.


Waiting for the off at Glen Mallan jetty


Preparing to Departure


Coming  off the berth at Glen Mallan

HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Canting

HMS Ocean Off Glen Mallan

 HMS Ocean and SD Reliable

 Under Tow


In Loch Long

 Landing Craft on Deck

 Heading Out to Sea

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HMS Ocean - Glen Mallon

HMS Ocean arrived on the Clyde this morning and headed up Loch Long to Glen Mallan.

First time I've seen her here and have to say she is very impressive.

Fortunate to get a nice sunny - if cold - day for the photographs.

 Bound for Glen Mallan

Passing Finnart


Tugs in Attendance


Closer Look

Starting to Berth 

Final Push

 Approaching Glen Mallan

Busy Bridge


Berthing at the Jetty

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Prince of Wales - Bridge Module Transit

The bridge module constructed at BAE System's Govan Yard in Glasgow started it's journey to Rosyth on the East coast.

Once there it will be added to the hull of the aircraft carrier "Prince of Wales' currently under construction.

The Inverness based tug 'Strathdon' will take the tow through.

She was ably assisted by the Svitzer tug "Ayton Cross' from Govan to Greenock.


Passing Langbank Outbound


Approaching Port Glasgow

 Side View

Tugs Assist 

Bridge Module


Tug 'Strathdon' is the Sea Going Tug for the Main Journey

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