A very early start to get the cruise ship 'Ruby Princess' on her first visit to the Clyde.
A misty start to the morning so the light was a bit challenging.
Finally she berthed right on time at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.
'Ruby Princess' Passing Gourock
'Ruby Princess' Approaching Greenock
'Ruby Princess' Canting Before Berthing
Easing Back to the Greenock Ocean Terminal
View from the Greenock Esplanade
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The over to Faslane in time to catch a Trafalgar class submarine of the Royal Navy as she headed out on patrol.
A nice cheery wave from the crew was a welcome sight as the headed through the Rhu narrows.
Trafalgar Class Submarine
Tug Escorting
Cheery Wave from the Crew
Passing Rhu Narrows
Outward Bound on Patrol
SD Impetus Passes the Rhu Narrows
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Next I caught the 'Gold Rover' as she passed Rhu on her to the oil depot at Faslane.
By now the sun was out, and this presented a few more challenges as bright and contrasty and perhaps not in the best place for her arrival.
Carried on up the Gareloch to get a few shots as she berthed.
'Gold Rover' Arrives
Heading to Faslane
Heading up the Gareloch
Arriving at her Berth
Tugs Assist to Berth
Anglers on the Rocks
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