Tuesday 29 September 2009

Faslane Naval Activity


Few (early) hours spent at Rhu Spit as some naval activity.

Poor lighting = Poor Images


Brazilian Navy Frigate - Defensora


HMS Vanguard Departs Faslane Naval Base


HMS Sceptre escorted by SD Nimble

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Sunday 27 September 2009

Garelochhead Railway Station - Steam Train Activity


Second attempt to catch one of the West Highland steam locomotives.

Tried yesterday and missed her by less than a minute.

Met up with Paul H from - Clydesite - which was nice, and also Donnie - who kindly assisted with local knowledge.

Two really nice guys.


Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - Garelochhead Station


Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 


Great Marquess - LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - Arrives at Garelochhead

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Saturday 26 September 2009

River Clyde - Other Side


An early run out today and across the river.

Light was poor, and weather not sparkling either.

Some activity near Faslane Naval Base.


HMS Portland heading to Faslane this morning



HMS Middleton heading out of Faslane this morning 

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Thursday 24 September 2009

Down by the River (Clyde)


Haircut day today - so grabbed a few shots before the final cut.

Scot Explorer was last seen by me as she loaded timber in Buckie harbour earlier this month.


Scot Explorer passes Custom House Quay - Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos was preparing to sail and this gave me an opportunity to see some of the final crew training before she departed Greenock to sail to Lamlash


Final crew training before departure

Two of Svitzer's tugs sailed out to assist in the berthing of Elisabeth Knutsen at the Finnart oil terminal.  Busy morning with a fair amount of river traffic including a submarine heading to Loch Goil.


Svitzer tug Anglegarth

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Wednesday 23 September 2009

Day Trip to Glasgow


A day trip to Glasgow to have my camera sensor cleaned.

Unusually for me, the train seemed the best mode of transport.

 
View of my train carriage

Carried on over to the People's Palace - by bus with my pass. Walked back later for the exercise before catching the train home.


'Single End' Exhibit


Twin Columns within The People's Palace, Glasgow

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Sunday 20 September 2009

Spent a bit of time at James Watt & Garvel Dry Docks - Greenock


Spent a wee while around the docks today


SD Oilpress escorted by SD Impetus


SD Impetus - Serco Denholm Tug


Lough Foyle entering James Watt Dock


Fort Rosalie taken from Greenock Esplanade

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Thursday 17 September 2009

Gourock For a Change


After Greenock I took a run down to Gourock for a wee change of scenery.


Looking back towards the main street


Small Promenade


War memorial looking nice surrounded with late summer flowers

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Clyde Marine Services Tugs

 Another wee trip to Greenock waterfront


CMS Buster - small tug


'Bruiser' - another small tug


CMS Buster approaches Victoria Harbour

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Wednesday 16 September 2009

Around Port Glasgow & Greenock waterfronts


Well, I met this guy and we chatted. He was saying how quiet the river is these days with little in the way of shipping on the River.

I explained that there was actually a lot more than he might think.

The following are just some of the vessels spotted within a two hour  period - and yes - the weather was THAT good.

PS - I haven't included the seal and flight of three swans, nor the 'Ayton Cross' and  'Battler' as they went past on their way to harbour.


'Clyde Clipper' approaches Ferguson's Quay where 'Anglegarth' is berthed


 
'Stavros C Niarchos' departs from Greenock


'Ben-Crom' goes about her business


'Balticdiep' heads up to Glasgow



 
 'Narina' speed past Custom House Quay






'Bondenau' heading up to Glasgow




'SD Nimble' pass on her way to Faslane


'Ingrid' passes on her way out of the River Clyde


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Monday 14 September 2009

Wander around Greenock waterfront


A trip around the waterfront at Greenock today. Beautiful warm sunshine again for this time of the year - long may it continue


Pilot Cutter - Mount Stuart - Esplanade






 Stavros S Niarchos berthed at Custom House Quay




Arklow Rally makes her way up the river Clyde to Glasgow




Stavros S Niarchos resplendent in the warm sun


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Sunday 13 September 2009

Tall Ships - Custom House Quay, Greenock


After our trip to Glasgow we headed on down to Greenock.

Stavros S Niarchos had arrived so we had the joy of seeing both her and HMS Bounty tied up at the same place, and on a nice day too.

Masts & Rigging of 'Stavros S Niarchos' & 'HMS Bounty'

Barefoot Crew member on HMS Bounty

 
Stern view of HMS Bounty

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Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow


Met in Glasgow for lunch with Fraser and carried on over to Kelvingrove Museum.

Thankfully it was fairly quiet which made it more enjoyable


It's me - couldn't resist




The 'Eyes' Have It




All Seeing Eye in the Arches

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Saturday 12 September 2009

Old Fire Station - Greenock Open Doors Event

Final visit of the day was to the Old Fire Station Building


Vintage Fire Appliance


Vintage appliance on display at entrance


Courtyard display vehicle

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Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners Home - Greenock


The Mariners Home in Greenock is a beautiful CollegiateTudor style listed building.


A view across the lawn


Image showing the home chapel


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James Watt Dock, Greenock


A rare opportunity to see around this dock - which will soon be transformed with shopping complex and marina in the adjacent Great Harbour




Looking to the South West


Small ship in the Garvel Dock




'Ali Cat' moored in the James Watt Dock

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