Another Busy Day in the Clyde Area

We had the German warship bound for the KGV docks in Glasgow.

The repaired bow visor was transported from Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow to the James Watt Dock in Greenock.

Later in the day the Serco's 'SD Warden' and Calmac's 'MV Finlaggan' docked in the Garvel Dry Dock for maintenance work.


FGS Magdeburg Approaching Greenock

 FGS Magdeburg (F261) passing East India Harbour

 FGS Magdeburg (F261)

 FGS Magdeburg (F261) - Glasgow Bound

Calmac Ferry Coruisk Repaired Bow Visor

Repaired Bow Visor Awaits Crane to Hoist to the Quayside

 River Pilot at Work


SD Warden Approaching the Garvel Dry Dock

Crew Prepare to Enter the Dock


Vessels in the Dry Dock

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River Clyde and James Watt Dock

An early rise this morning and down to Greenock to get some images of the 'Bianco Venture' as she passed on her way upriver to Glasgow to discharge her cargo of animal feed.


'Bianco Venture' Arrives at Greenock


Passing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Passing East India Harbour


 'Anglegarth' Assists as She Heads to Glasgow

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Then a trip in to the James Watt Dock to see the damaged visor section from the 'Coruisk' Calmac ferry being loaded on to the 'Lyrawa Bay'.

After the loading was complete the visor was transported upriver to Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow.

It will be repaired and restored to it's former shape before being brought back to Greenock and installed on the 'Coruisk' to make her available for service once again.

Damaged Visor from the Calmac Ferry 'Coruisk'

 Visor Loaded Aboard 'Lyrawa Bay'

 Badly Damaged Bow Visor

 Repairs Continue on the 'Coruisk'

Awaiting Departure

View Showing the Extent of the Damage


Departing James Watt Dock


Heading to Ferguson's Shipyard


Outward Bound from the James Watt Dock

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And the Sun Shone

Well today the sun shone and such a welcome sight this was to us after fairly dreich weather in the West of Scotland.

Too good to waste, headed across to Loch Long and managed to get a few shots in the bag.

Later in the day a run to Greenock was required so stopped off at the James Watt Dock to get a few shots of the 'Coruisk' as she had a coming together with a breakwater at Dunoon and suffered some bow damage.

Then on to the Lyle Hill and got a few shots as the sun set over the Cowal Hills.

Lastly, I spied the 'MV Hebridean Princess' brightly lit on the Clyde, so dropped down to the Esplanade and got a shot in fairly still waters.

A busy and rewarding day.


'HMS Dauntless' at Glen Mallon Jetty

Divers Prepare in Loch Long


Interesting Trees at the Roadside Near Loch Long

'MV Coruisk' Awaitng Repairs

 Heavy Damage to Her Visor

 Looking West Towards Inverkip

 Twilight View from Lyle Hill

Overlooking Cardwell Bay and Cowal Hills

'MV Hebridean Princess' as Darkness Falls

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Portknockie, Morayshire

Working my way along the Moray coastline with the fine weather continuing I enjoy the beauty of the views from the hill above Bow Fiddle Rock.

Then round to the steep, bendy hill to Portknockie harbour where the kids are enjoying themselves jumping in the water at the harbour.

It's been a fine day with plenty of photo opportunities and some good chat with locals and visitors along the way.

And a great ice cream with butterscotch flavouring from Cullen.

Life is good.

Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Blue Flowers

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

Portknockie Harbour

Portknockie Paddling Pool

 Portknockie Harbour

Reflections of Portknockie Harbour

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