PS Waverley Exits Dry Dock

Our beloved paddle steamer PS Waverley came out from dry dock today.

She was taken to Custom House Quay ably towed by the tugs Biter and Battler.

On arrival she was berthed and a tanker was standing by to load fuel.

She was looking excellent after her TLC and looking forward to the start of her season.


Exiting the Dry Dock

Clear of the Dry Dock 

Well Out 


Working Tug

Stern First 


Manoevering


Starting the Cant

Canting

 
Taking the Strain

 Pulling Through

Almost Berthed

Berthing 

Pilot 

 Volunteer Worker

 Detaching Lines

 Approaching Custom House Quay

Ready for Fuel

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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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Kinneil House

So after the visit to the Kelpies it was on to Bo'ness for a visit to Kinneil House.

The house is only open four times a year and contains some artwork on the internal walls.

Sadly I can't show the interior as the staff were insistent that taking photographs was verboten.

I explained that my cameras had no flash but it was a firm and blanket no. Notices inside clearly stated no 'flash' photography and I would of course respected this, so very disappointed with the lack of flexibility shown.

Being a member of Historic Scotland I always praise the friendliness of the staff but not on this occasion - voluntary staff may explain the differences.

However, I would highly praise the lady who gave the presentation inside as she explained the history and the story of the 'white lady'. 

Kinneil House

Church Graveyard


Forest Walk


 
Church Remains

 Tower

 Tower

 James Watt's Cottage and Workshop

 Beneath the Viaduct

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Inverclyde Today

Another cold day, but nice and bright.

A run down to Gourock and as the road gate was closed at Tower Hill (not sure why) it was a walk the last part of the way.

A few panoramas of the hills across the Clyde.

Then a run up to Greenock and to Custom House Quay where 'Pole Star' is berthed as she is doing some buoy work in the Clyde over the next few days.

View from Tower Hill

View from Tower Hill
 

 Pole Star at Custom House Quay
 

 Pole Star at Custom House Quay
 

  Pole Star at Custom House Quay

Winter Evening View - Custom House Quay
 

 Pole Star at Custom House Quay

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Opens Doors Day - Greenock

Just manged a few visits on the Sunday and all a bit rushed I'm afraid.

However, here are a few images to peruse.

 Spinning Wool - Dutch Gable House in Greenock

 Dutch Gable House in Greenock

Dutch Gable House

Wellpark Mid Kirk Church
 

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

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