TS Queen Mary Heads for the Garvel Dry Dock

TS Queen Mary was today towed to the Garvel Dry Dock where she will receive some much needed TLC.

It's a credit to those who have pursued this dream over many years, and all credit to them for their efforts.

A fair crowd gathered to witness the event and many cameras were clicking away to record the event.

Here are a few of my efforts for those who either couldn't manage, or live too far away.

 The Short Journey Begins

Towing from the James Watt Dock

Leaving James Watt Dock with Well Wishers on the Quay

Pilot and Dale's Staff


Edging Out


'Biter' Takes the Bow in Tow

Canting off Greenock

Steady Pull

Beginning the Entry to the Garvel Dry Dock

Inching Her Way In 

Almost There

Soon be Secured

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PS Waverley at Greenock for Pre-Season Maintenance

The paddle steamer PS Waverley journeyed down from Glasgow this morning to Greenock.

She went to Custom House Quay first, then was towed up the the Garvel dry dock for maintenance prior to the start of the summer season.

As always she looked a class act and we are fortunate to have her on the Clyde.

Looking forward to seeing her on her many cruises this year.

Passing Langbank


Berthing at Custom House Quay

 Biter and Beaver Bay Tow Waverley to Dry Dock

 Pilot at Work

 Ready to Begin Work

Biter

 Entering Garvel Dry Dock

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NLV Pharos - Greenock Repairs

NV Pharos arrived in Greenock this morning and after taking her Pilot she proceeded to the Garvel dry dock.

During routine operations at Skerryvore Lighthouse on Saturday past she sustained minor damage.

She returned to her home port in Oban for inspection and then made her way to the dry dock for repairs.


Approaching Garvel

NLV Pharos

 Lining Up for the Dock


Waiting on the Dock Flooding

 Dock Awaits

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PS Waverley Readies for the Season Ahead

The paddle steamer PS Waverley exited the Garvel dry dock this morning having been in for a refit before the summer season starts.

It's clear that there is still some work ahead of the volunteers, but confidence is high that she will be ready for the start of the season.

I also caught another couple of vessels at Custom House quay.


Starting to Exit


Inching Out of the Dry Dock 

Exiting the Garvel Dry Dock

 Towing out to the River Channel

Volunteers

 Without Lifeboats

PS Waverley


Ready to Cant

Battler assists in Canting

Approaching Custom House Quay

Crew Member

Captain and Pilot

 SD Angeline

Chemical Tanker 'MV Claus'

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MV Orcadia - Previously MV Saturn

I've been following the progress of the transition of the old Calmac ferry 'MV Saturn' as she undergoes the change to 'MV Orcadia'.

She is now owned by Pentland Ferries and will be utilised in fish farm work, and perhaps some offshore duties too.

She left the dry dock this afternoon and made the short trip round to the James Watt Dock.

She still has some work to be done but I expect she will be heading up the the Orkneys towards the end of next week.


Waiting at the Garvel Dry Dock

 Swinging in to James Watt Dock

 New Logo

 New Name Stencilled In

 Workers from the Garvel Dry Dock

Looking Quite Smart in her new Livery

Entering James Watt Dock

Berthing in James Watt Dock

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Greenock Docks

A bitter and windy day today but at least the sun was shining.

A few vessels exited the Garvel dry dock after noon, and the 'MV Saturn' re-entered the dry dock for some more TLC.

Later in the day the 'Stavros S Niarchos' departed the James Watt Dock and returned after successful sea trials.

'Sound of Soay' Heads for Sea Trials 

'MV Lochinvar' Heading in to James Watt Dock


 'Stavros S Niarchos' and 'SD Eva' pass on the Clyde

'MV Saturn' at Garvel Dry Dock


'MV Saturn' entering Garvel Dry Dock

 'Stavros S Niarchos' at James Watt Dock

 'Stavros S Niarchos'

'Stavros S Niarchos' canting at James Watt Dock

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