KNM Thor Heyerdahl Arrives on the Clyde

The Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen class frigate 'KNM Thor Heyerdahl' was an early morning arrival today and passed Greenock around 07:20.

She then headed up to the KGV docks in Glasgow where she was safely berthed with the assistance of the tugs Battler and Bruiser.

Passing Greenock


 Glasgow Bound

At Langbank

Bruiser Prepares to Assist

 Passing Yarrows Shipyard

 Preparing for Berthing

Approaching KGV Docks

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'Pretty Ivy' Heads to Sea

A run up to Braehead at lunch time to see the departure of the bulk carrier 'Pretty Ivy'.

Weather has been a problem for shipping movements of late so I guess the owners will be glad to see her safely out to sea.

Unusually one of the Serco tugs - 'SD Dependable' was used to assist the tow today. I believe it's been about five years since this last happened.

It was good to witness, and I'm sure it was a welcome challenge to the crew from their normal MOD work.

I wonder if this will be a thing of the future with Serco and Svitzer tugs working together.


'Ayton Cross' Leads the 'Pretty Ivy' Downriver

'SD Dependable' Takes the Stern

 Heading Downriver

Next Stop is Open Sea 

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'N Loire' Departing Glasgow and Out to Sea

The 'N Loire' bulk carrier was scheduled to leave Glasgow last night, but poor visibility with fog prevent a safe departure even though the tugs made the trip upriver.

This allowed me to get some images in the daylight, so I headed up to Braehead for 10:00 this morning.

Got a few images as she departed and then headed home where I got some more from my window.

Then on down to port Glasgow to get a final few shots a she passed Port Glasgow on her outward passage to sea.


Departing KGV Dock in Glasgow

Starting the Journey

 Passing Braehead

Heading Downriver


Tugs Assist


Passing Langbank

 Hard Working Tug

Approaching Port Glasgow

 Passing Port Glasgow

Final View

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My Day Around the River Clyde

A fairly early start and headed up to Braehead to catch the bulk carrier 'Golden Lyderhorn' depart from Glasgow.

Fortunate enough to also catch the 'Aller' as she made her way upriver.

Then worked my way downriver and stopped off at home to get a few images as the 'Golden Lyderhorn' passed Langbank.

Finally, down to Port Glasgow to catch her as she passed on her way to sea.

 Cargo Ship 'Aller'

'Golden Lyderhorn' Departing Glasgow

 'Ben Lomond' from my Window with a Light Dusting of Snow

'Golden Lyderhorn' Passing Dumbarton Rock

Approaching Port Glasgow

Passing Port Glasgow

Heading Out to Sea

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River Clyde on a Busy Day

Another early start to catch the 'Sea Resolute' as she departed Sheildhall and pass on down the river to open sea.

Bright start but heavy showers were soon to follow as I neared Greenock.

The river was fairly busy so I was fortunate enough to get a few photos.

'Mahri' is a spaniel and she looked the part as a 'Sea Dog' as she spent time with her owner - one of the crew on the 'Svitzer Milford'.

'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

 'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

'Sea Resolute' Passing Langbank

 'Sea Resolute' at Garvel Bend in Greenock 

'Sea Resolute' Approaching Greenock

'Sea Resolute' Passing Greenock

 PS Waverley - Bound for Largs

 Busy River

Admiral Day - Dredger

 'Mahri' Aboard the Svitzer Milford

 Ayton Cross

Svitzer Milford Approaches Customhouse Quay

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HMS Liverpool - Final Departure

HMS Liverpool departs KGV docks a little later than planned and headed downriver.

That was her final visit to the Clyde before she is decommissioned.

 HMS Liverpool - Passing Braehead

HMS Liverpool - Off East India Harbour

HMS Liverpool - Off East India Harbour

HMS Liverpool - Approaching East India Harbour

HMS Liverpool - Off East India Harbour

HMS Liverpool - Off East India Harbour

 HMS Liverpool - Departs the Clyde for the Last time



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'HMS Liverpool' - Final Clyde Visit

HMS Liverpool is making her final visit to the Clyde before she heads South to be decommissioned.

A sad occasion but we welcome her back to Scottish waters.

 HMS Liverpool (D92) - Passing Erskine Bridge

HMS Liverpool (D92) - Passing Port Glasgow

 HMS Liverpool (D92) with Tugs Assisting - Approaching KGV Docks

 HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

HMS Liverpool (D92) - Passing Port Glasgow

 HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

 HMS Liverpool (D92) - Approaching KGV Docks

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