Walk Around Greenock Docks

Another wild day with strong winds and heavy prolonged showers.

Nevertheless I took a trip down to James Watt Dock at high tide to see what activity we may have.

Usual works going on, but nice to see the dock so busy with many vessels getting prepared for their next jobs.

Images were taken between the showers.

 Busy James Watt Dock

 'Sound of Scarba' and 'MV Finlaggan'


James Watt Dock

 Maintenance of the Rigging and Sails

'Stavros S Niarchos' in the Marina

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River Clyde Today

The tall ship "Stavros S Niarchos' arrived at Custom House quay this afternoon and will be there till next week when she will go in to dry dock for a refit.

There are some other images of vessels on the Clyde and in the surrounding dock areas.


Approaching Greenock


Land Ahoy


Advance Landing Party


Custom House Quay in Sight


Starting to Berth

Concentration on the Bridge

Lines Ashore

Tying Up at the Quay

'SD Impetus' and 'SD Oilman' 

'SD Impetus' and 'SD Oilman' Passing Greenock

'Hebridean Princes's at James Watt Dock

'MV Finlaggan' in Dry Dock

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'Stavros S Niarchos' Departs Greenock

The tall ship - 'Stavros S Niarchos' - left Greenock today with her new crew and headed downriver.

She wil return next Tuesday and will be open to the public on the Wednesday.

Stavros S Niarchos Getting Ready to Leave Custom House Quay


Stavros S Niarchos Deck Crew

Stavros S Niarchos

Casting Off the Stavros S Niarchos 


New Crew Coming to Terms 

New Crew Coming to Terms 


Recovering the Gangway

Stavros S Niarchos Comes off The Quay 

Stavros S Niarchos Departing Custom House Quay 

Stavros S Niarchos on Her Way

Stavros S Niarchos - Departing Greenock from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Stavros S Niarchos - Today and Tonight

Popped in to Custom House Quay twice today and here are the results.

 Stavros S Niarchos in Bright Sunshine

Stavros S Niarchos at Sunset

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Stavros S Niarchos - Custom House Quay - Greenock

The sailing vessel - 'Stavros S Niarchos' - is in Greenock for a few days.

Assuming she is taking on a crew and will have a voyage before returning to Greenock next week.

 Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock 

Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock 

Stavros S Niarchos  - Custom House Quay, Greenock

East India Harbour - Greenock

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Life Aboard the Lord Nelson

I spent a very enjoyable hour aboard the Lord Nelson having been invited for a tour by Jennie,  and John - the captain.

Having sailed on the 'Sir Winston Churchill' many years ago I always enjoy my 'below decks' visits to the visiting sailing vessels.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is the registered charity that owns and operates both the 'Lord Nelson' and 'Tenacious'.

I think they do a fantastic and very worthwhile job with these vessels.

More information is available at their web site - http://www.jst.org.uk/
 

 Wheelhouse on the Lord Nelson

 Second Mate Lesley Aboard the Lord Nelson

Staircase and Lift - Lord Nelson

 Planning Meeting on the Lord Nelson

 Sleeping Accomodation on the Lord Nelson

One of the Lifts on the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson Himself in the Recreation Area

 Jennie at the Bar in the Recreation Area Aboard the Lord Nelson

 Recreation Area on the Lord Nelson

'Dad' the Assistant Cook on the Lord Nelson

Loading Provisions Aboard the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson's Wheelhouse

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Lord Nelson Sail Training Vessel

The 'Lord Nelson' was out on the river today for a short trip and then back to Custom House Quay.

She's away tomorrow for an eight day cruise heading North, and then back a week on Monday.

Nice to catch  her with a few sails up. A wee bit of sunshine would have been great.

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

 Lord Nelson Crew at Custom House Quay

 Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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