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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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