HMS Forth Departs Govan

The (HMS) Forth departed the BAE yard in Govan today and is now in KGV docks where she will be non-dynamically launched via the barge.

After the launch she will eventually be towed to Scotstoun for fitting out prior to sea trials.

 (HMS) Medway Under Construction

(HMS) Forth Awaits Her Departure


Awaiting Instructions


Bruiser Lining Up


 Helicopter Overflies the Scene

CMS Warrior Stands Off

 Activity Begins


Tugs Starting to Prepare for the Tow

Soon be on the Move 

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Submersible Barge in Tow

The submersible barge 'Dina Launch' on her tow to BAE Systems in Govan.

She was ably assisted by the 'Stadt Sloevaag' on the bow, and 'CMS Warrior' at the stern.

Thankfully the weather was kind till she had passed.

 Approaching Clydebank

Passing Clydebank

 Norwegian Tug 'Stadt Sloevaag'

 Friendly Waves

 Monitoring the Tow

Passing the River Cart


Bound for BAE in Govan 

'CMS Warrior' Takes the Stern

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Final Piece of the Jigsaw

The final piece of the aircraft carrier - (HMS) Prince of Wales - left Govan today and is now heading to Rosyth.

This is the Aft Island section.

Ayton Cross took the bow of the barge with CMS Warrior taking the stern.

The Esvagt Connector followed on and she took over the tow at Greenock to continue the journey.

I stopped off at Ferguson Marine where the new Calmac ferry will be launched tomorrow morning.


Passing Langbank


Approaching Port Glasgow


Sea Going Tug Esvagt Connector


Esvagt Connector


All the Tugs


Passing Port Glasgow


CMS Warrior


Heading Downriver


Bound for Greenock


Final Preparations for Tomorrow's Launch


Taking the Strain


Stern View


Heading to Sea

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BAE Govan Open Day

Today was the open day for the families of BAE Govan workers.

Thankfully the weather stayed dry for most of the time with just the odd shower.

A good opportunity to see the sheds and how shipbuilding has evolved and changed to the present day facilities.


Block for 'Prince of Wales' Aircraft Carrier

 Block for 'Prince of Wales' Aircraft Carrier

Fire Appliance

Inside Cab

 Forward View from Cab

 Main Shed

 Main Shed

  Fabrication Shed

  Fabrication Shed

  Fabrication Shed

 Fabrication Shed

 105mm Artillery Gun

 Work Boat

 BAE Systems

 Massive Block

 Waiting Departure

 Bow Section


Emergency Crew

 Next Contract in Place

Model Tug with a Skeleton Crew 

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