HMS Dragon - Trials

HMS Dragon left Glasgow and headed downriver to the Clyde Estuary to carry out trial prior to handover to the Royal Navy.

 HMS Dragon - Type 45 Destroyer - Passing Under Erskine Bridge

 HMS Dragon - Type 45 Destroyer - Passing Greenock

 HMS Dragon - Type 45 Destroyer - With Her Bow Motif

HMS Dragon - Type 45 Destroyer - Heading Out to Sea

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Western Ferries - McInroy's Point, Gourock

A breezy day today but the sunshine kept us bright.

Here are a few images of Western Ferries at work on the route from Gourock to Dunoon.

Western Ferries - Sound of Sanda

Western Ferries - Sound of Sanda

 Western Ferries - Sound of Shuna

 Western Ferries - Sound of Sanda

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AMT Trader - Barge - Ferguson's Shipyard

This image shows the AMT Trader - in to Ferguson's Shipyard for some modifications and eventually will transport sections of the new build Aircraft Carriers from Glasgow to Rosyth.

 AMT Trader - Barge

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Barge - ASV Pioneer - Port Glasgow

The barge - ASV Pioneer - recently converted at Ferguson's Shipbuilders moves to the Inchgreen Dry Dock fitting out basin for further work.

Barge - ASV Pioneer - Ferguson's Shipyard

 Barge - ASV Pioneer - Ferguson's Shipyard

 Barge - ASV Pioneer

 Barge - ASV Pioneer

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Sunny Port Glasgow

 A couple of shots taken off Port Glasgow in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

 Port Glasgow Light

 Aasvik - Cargo Vessel

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McLean Museum, Greenock - Flower Garden

A few more images from the garden at the McLean Museum.

McLean Museum - Tulip

 McLean Museum - Rhododendron

 McLean Museum - Flower Garden - Pansies

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McLean Museum Grounds - Greenock

Changeable weather today - bit of spare time so a few pics from the grounds at the front of the McLean Museum in Greenock.

McLean Museum - Cannon

 McLean Museum - Cannon

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Langbank Sunset - Cowal Hills

A quiet (wasted) day today with no real activity.

Caught these two from behind the house last thing.

Langbank Sunset - Cowal Hills

 Langbank Sunset - Cowal Hills

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Lambing Season

Well Spring has sprung, and we have the lambs to prove it.

 Lamb

Happy Family

 Lamb and Mother

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Watching the River Clyde

A wee bit of activity this afternoon as not one, but two submarines left Faslane base and departed the River Clyde.

The American was flying the skull & crossbones - perhaps indicating some activity in a war zone recently.

A run to the James Watt Dock prior to heading home gave a catch of the UK Border Agency craft - Sentinel.

 HNLMS Zeeleeuw - Dutch Submarine

 USS New Hampshire - Submarine

 Minna - Heading Past Cloch Lighthouse

 Sentinel - UK Border Agency

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Langbank Sunset View

A view looking over the River Clyde, and Cowal Hills, from Langbank

Langbank Sunset

Langbank Sunset

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Ship Images - Greenock

Nice weekend weather forecast, but this morning was quite cold and dull.

Autumn (Tanker) was taken off Port Glasgow, and the remainder are from East India Harbour in Greenock.

The members of the small boat club can see their moorings taking shape, but it's a pity they have to fund all the work themselves having leased the harbour area.

RRS James Cook - Research Vessel

Small Boats - East India Harbour - Greenock

River Clyde - Looking East From Greenock

 Autumn - Tanker Heading to Rothesay Dock in Glasgow

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USS New Hampshire - SSN 778 - Faslane, Scotland

Expectations were that we would see a fair number of warships return to the Clyde after their Joint Warrior exercise.

Sadly we only saw this one, though worth the trip across to Faslane for this rare visitor to our waters.

 USS New Hampshire - Virginia Class Submarine - SSN 778

 USS New Hampshire - Virginia Class Submarine - SSN 778

 USS New Hampshire - Virginia Class Submarine - SSN 778

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In and Around James Watt Dock - Greenock

A cold and blustery day, but popped in to Garvel Point to see what activity was taking place in the James Watt and Garvel docks today.

SD Impulse had exited the Garvel Dry Dock, and Vos Pathfinder and SD Warden had taken her place.

Vos Pathfinder's work boats were being hoisted on the the quayside.

Ali Cat ferry departed James Watt Dock and Deep Sea One arrived back to discharge her catch to a waiting van.

 SD Impulse Sporting A New Coat of Paint

 Vos Pathfinder Work Boat

 Crane - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

 Garvel Dry Dock - Greenock

 Deep Sea One - Small Fishing Boat

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Vos Pathfinder - James Watt Dock

The Vos Pathfinder - a Field Support Vessel built in Bilbao  - arrived at James Watt Dock today.

Her work boats were removed in preparation for her impending move in to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow for a refit and maintenance.

 Vos Pathfinder

Vos Pathfinder Work Boat at James Watt Dock

 Vos Pathfinder arriving in James Watt Dock

Vos Pathfinder from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Fishing Boats - James Watt Dock, Greenock

A wee turn in to James Watt Dock on my way home today.

 Nets and Boats - James Watt Dock, Greenock

 Nets and Boats - James Watt Dock, Greenock

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Joint Warrior - Glasgow Ships Depart

 Wet and gusty winds was the order of the day.

Photos were taken from the rear seat of my car through an open window.

I had the privilege of being aboard the Van Amstel  a few years ago and enjoyed the company and friendliness of the officers and crew.

 HNLMS Van Amstel - F831 - Dutch Karel Doorman Class Frigate

 HNoMS Otra - Minesweeper M351 - Norwegian Navy

 HNLMS Vlaardinge - M863 - Dutch Minesweeper

Joint Warrior - Faslane - April 2011 from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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