Wander Around Greenock Docks

Quite cold today, but went for a stroll around the docks area of Greenock .

Rewarded with a few images.

 Flying Spindrift - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

 Serco Vessels - Great Harbour

 Redeemer - James Watt Dock

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SD Moorhen

SD Moorhen makes her way to James Watt Dock in Greenock this afternoon.

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

SD Moorhen - River Clyde

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Edinburgh Visit - The Zoo

Last minute decision this morning to head East and visit Edinburgh Zoo.

I'll not get into the argument as to the suitability of Zoos - but some rewarding sights, and some sad ones.

Will probably return later in the year when the weather is a bit better, and the nights longer.

 Darwin's Rhea - Edinburgh Zoo

 Jaguar - Edinburgh Zoo

 Penguin - Edinburgh Zoo

 Baboon - Edinburgh Zoo

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HMS Ramsey - Dry Docking at Garvel, Greenock

HMS Ramsey came over to Greenock today and entered the Garvel Dry Dock. 

She was escorted by SD Jupiter and SD Nimble - the Serco tugs.

All the crew from all the vessels that I was in close proximity to today were bright and cheery with waves being exchanged - now that was nice.

SD Jupiter, SD Nimble, and HMS Ramsey

HMS Ramsey - M110 - Entering Garvel Dry Dock

 SD Jupiter leaving James Watt Dock

HMS Ramsey from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Busy Morning on the Clyde

We have a very busy morning on the River Clyde, and here's a few pics with some of the activities.

 Sten Frigg Heading to Glasgow

 Ayton Cross Returning to James Watt Dock

 Bregen - Tanker - Heading Past Greenock

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Dumbarton Castle

At last managed a visit over to Dumbarton Castle. Weather was fair, though a very heavy shower as I was at the summit.

While at the Castle I took out a membership to Historic Scotland.

The young lady at reception - Stacey - was very helpful and a good ambassador for the castle and Historic Scotland.

Entrance - Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle Cannon

Dumbarton Castle Summit

 Dumbarton Castle - River Clyde View

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Gourock - Views

Early evening views across the Clyde

Evening View - Gourock Pier

 Evening View Across Roseneath

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River Clyde Activity

The forecast rain didn't arrive, but still a cold day and rather dull.

Couple of pics taken for East India Harbour, Greenock.

 Scot Isles - Passing East India Harbour, Greenock

 Scot Isles - Passing East India Harbour, Greenock

 Loch Shira - Entering Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

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'Caledonian Isles' - arrives at Greenock

A nice sunny day, though treacherous as the icy pavements are both wet and slippery.

'Caledonian Isles' arriving at James Watt Dock and will probably go in to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow for her winter refit.

 Caledonian Isles - approaching Greenock

 Caledonian Isles & Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock, Greenock

 Caledonian Isles - approaching James Watt Dock, Greenock

 
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Anarchos - Cargo Ship

'Anarchos' seen as she headed past the East India Harbour  in Greenock, on her way upriver to Glasgow.

Met Gerry at the harbour, so nice for a wee catch up as hadn't seen him in a while.

 Cargo Ship Anarchos - Heading to Glasgow

Cargo Ship Anarchos - Heading to Glasgow

 Cargo Ship Anarchos - Heading to Glasgow

 
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Busy River Clyde in January

The River is beginning to get busier as January progresses.

The RFA vessel 'Fort George' moved from Gareloch to Loch Striven before her final move down South where she will be decommissioned.

Another sad loss to the fleet which is ever dwindling.

Arklow Racer - Racing to Glasgow

 Lorrine - Small Fishing Vessel - WK108 (Wick) - off Cloch Point

Fort George - River Clyde - Before Heading to Sadly be Retired

RFA Fort George from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Bro Gratitude - Heads to Clydebank

A right miserable day weather wise saw the rain pelting down in Greenock.

Managed to grab a few as she went past.

Bro Gratitude - Tanker

Bro Gratitude (Tanker) Heads to Clydebank

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"New Everest" - Cargo Vessel

"New Everest" - Cargo Vessel heading upriver to KGV Docks in Glasgow.

She has been anchored off the 'Tail of the Bank' since late December.

It was cold morning again, a few snow flurries earlier.

 

 'New Everest' - Cargo Ship Heading to Glasgow Passes Erskine Bridge

'New Everest' - Cargo Ship Heading to Glasgow Passes Erskine Bridge

 'New Everest' - Cargo Ship Heading to Glasgow

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