Absalon left earlier than expected.
Weather turned nasty as the day went on.
Danish Warship Absalon (L16)
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Fireball off Greenock Esplanade between heat showers
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HMCS Preserver - a 24,000 ton Canadian Oil Replenishment ship
More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.