Norwegian Sun - Greenock Ocean Terminal

The final cruise ship of the season departing Greenock for  pastures new.

 Norwegian Sun

 Norwegian Sun

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Joint Warrior Maritime Naval Exercise

It's that time again - NATO ships and air forces exercise.

USS Nitze - DDG 94

 USS Bainbridge - DDG 96

USS Stout - DDG 55

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Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships

Up bright and early - headed to Erskine Bridge to catch this convoy but too misty.

Later on I carried on up to Braehead - and the sun shone.

HNLMS Zierikzee - M862

 BNS Crocus - M917

ORP Kontradmira Xawery Czernicki

FGS Rottweil - M1061

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Autumn Dusk

We're moving into those hazy autumn sunsets  now as winter gets ever nearer.

Gives a change of light and hues - not to mention a drop in temperatures.

 Cardwell Bay and Cowal Hills

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Misty's Walk

Misty (our dog) enjoyed her walk over our field today.

Warm in the sunshine, but definitely autumn colours now.

 Rosehip Flower

Hillside View from Langbank

 Rosehip

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Railway Bridge Removal - Greenock A8 Road

The old railway bridge over East Hamilton Street, near Sinclair Street, was removed early this morning.

It will now be cut up and disposed of in sections.

This is part of the work being undertaken as part of the regeneration of the James Watt Dock

A new marina and housing complex are under construction and the dock will be hosting the Tall Ships Race in 2011.

 Lowering to Final Resting Place

 Bridge Down - Job Done

 Railway Bridge - Almost Down

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Greenock Model Railway Club - On the Move

 Greenock Model Railway Club had their big removal day today as they recovered their layouts etc from a container in Greenock and delivered to their new home in Fort Matilda station.

Gorgeous sunshine ensure everything stayed dry, and it's great that they are again located beside real railway tracks.

Their forthcoming exhibition in the Greenock Town Hall is on 6/7 November - and you can Visit their Web Site by - Clicking Here

 Preparing to Unload Container

 Lifting Aboard

 Fort Matilda Station

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Dreich Day in Greenock

A very dreich morning in Greenock.

SD Kyle of Lochalsh is a very rare visitor so glad to have caught her today.

SD Kyle of Lochalsh Off Greenock on a Dreich Day

 Dredger - Admiral Day

 SD Kyle of Lochalsh Off Greenock

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HMS Belos - River Clyde Areas

It's been a while since I updated the Blog.

Combination of factors but let's hope for more in the near future.

This is quite an unusual vessel and seen heading to Glasgow this afternoon.

 HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship Passing Port Glasgow

 HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship - Erskine Bridge

 HMS Belos - Swedish Navy Submarine Rescue Ship

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My Cat - Skipper

 Looks like butter wouldn't melt.

Don't be fooled, as adorable and friendly as he is, birds, mice, moles, and rabbits don't stand much of a chance when he's on the prowl.

A cat of two halves for sure.

Skipper

 Skipper

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Clydebuilt Maritime Museum - Braehead

The 'Clydebuilt Maritime Museum' situated at Braehead shopping centre is due to close in the middle of October this year.

More of our shipbuilding heritage slips from the grasp of future generations - how sad this is .......

It's well worth a visit, so get you skates on before it's gone.

Welder

 Riveter

 Exhibit Area

MV Kyles - Built 1871

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Arts Guild - Greenock

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond cut the first sod at the site of Inverclyde’s new £10 million arts centre today - accompanied by and the famous Scottish comedienne Dorothy Paul.

The new centre will house the replace the ageing Arts Guild on Campbell Street.

The new centre should be complete in around 18 months time and will sit adjacent to the historic Custom House as a show-piece to Inverclyde’s regeneration.

 Alex Salmond and Dorothy Paul cut the first sod at the new Arts Guild Theatre - Greenock

Confetti Time

 Tommy the Clown and Comedienne Dorothy Paul - Greenock

 Comedienne Dorothy Paul at Greenock

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SV Glenlee

SV Glenlee's intended move back to Glasgow was postponed due to the high winds.

She is now expected to make her move on Wednesday of this week.

 Glenlee Leaves Garvel Dock with Battler's Assistance

 Glenlee Enters James Watt Dock

 Glenlee Berthing in James Watt Dock

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Greenock Esplanade

All these pics taken from the same spot on Greenock Esplanade - within 10 minutes of each other.

Clyde Clipper

 Fort Rosalie Prepares to Anchor

 Oyster Catcher - Greenock Esplanade

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Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group

Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group had a small display at the entrance to the public access to RFA Fort Rosalie open day.

Two appliances, and the members were (as usual) kept busy with questions from interested visitors.

 1941 Austin K2 Hose Reel Tender

 Fire Preservation Group - Hoses

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RFA Fort Rosalie Visits Greenock

 Scotts' Shipbuilding celebrates a 300th Anniversary next year.

Fort Rosalie was launched  in 1976 (as Fort Grange) and today she returned to her birthplace and was open to the public for viewing.

A very worthwhile tour and the crew were excellent in their hospitality.

Wish we had more days like this in Greenock.

 View from Bridge

 Engine Room

 From the Quayside

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Visit from a Friend

 Had a visit from an old friend and ex-colleague from T-Mobile today.

Enjoyed a nice lunch at the 'Cafe Royale' Chinese restaurant, then Jo bought a Greenock Telegraph 2011 Calendar - which I duly signed on my two winning entries.

Ice cream and snowballs followed at the Lyle Hill, then showed Jo around some of the nicer parts of Greenock before she departed to return home to Montrose.

The great and warm weather was an added bonus.

 Joanne

 Murdieston Dam - Greenock

 Duck Spreads Wings

 Time to Preen

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