PS Waverley - First 2021 Journey

PS Waverley had her first outing of the year as she dearted Glasgow and headed to dry dock in Greenock.

She will undergo inspections and work required before the start of her cruise season.

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Bell V-22 Osprey at Prestwick

Coming in to Prestwick Airport

Coming in to Prestwick Airport

Coming in to Prestwick Airport

Coming in to Prestwick Airport

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Toward Point Coastal Battery

Popped up to see the remains of the Toward Point Coastal Battery  from World War 2.

Quite impressive that so much of the buildings still stand.

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USNS Supply at Loch Striven

Early start on a fine morning to cathc the berthing this morning.

Jetty Approach

Arrival at Loch Mouth

Canting

Checking Berthing

Stern Working

Securing Lines

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CalMac Kinda Day

A wee stroll at Gourock pier today and grabbed a few ferry images.

MV Bute - In for Repair work

Chieftain in New Livery

Ali Cat Inbound

Chieftain Approaching Gourock

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Argyll Flyer - Lift Out Operation

Calmac ferry Argyll Flyer was lifted from the James Watt Dock to the quayside this afternoon for maintenance work.

Preparation work

High and Dry

Lifting Begins

Cranes Doing Their Work

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USNS Willam McLean at Hunterston in Scotland

USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12) - American supply ship arriving and berthing at Hunterston Jetty this morning.

She's in for a short logistical stop then sailing tomorrow.

Svitzer tugs Completeing the Berthing

Almost Berthed

Canting to Go in Astern

Arriving Off Fairlie

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

Few images from a walk around the docks today.

SD Impulse at James Watt Dock

James Watt Dock

Bruiser

Tanker Nordic Outbound

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SD Warden

A fairly rare visitor to the Clyde arrived from Oban this afternoon and berthed at Great Harbour.

Passing Greenock Inbound

Head On

Waiting to Berth

Canting to Berth

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Stroll at James Watt Dock

A wee walk around James Watt Dock at Greenock this afternoon.

Three Sisters

Safely Tied Up

Nets on Quayside

Drying Out

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HMS Westminster Departs

A wet morning with poor visibilty and rain doesn't make for ideal images.

However, here's a few as HMS Westminster departed the Clyde.

HMS Westminster with Condor Escorting

MOD Police Boat Condor Battles the Waves

HMS Westminster on Her Way

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HMS Queen Elizabeth Departing the River Clyde.

HMS Queen Elizabeth left Glen Mallan this morning and headed to Portsmouth.

Despite the COVID Lockdown many managed to get to see her leave the Clyde after her first visit.

Passing Dunoon

                                                                  

Closer View

SD Tempest Takes the Lead

Passing Strone

Outbound from the Clyde

Existing Loch Long

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