Activity Prior to Joint Warrior Exercise

Popped over to the Gareloch as it was rumoured we may see some activity prior to the Joint Warrior military exercise.

The tanker 'Excello' was discharging fuel - in preparation for the warships that would refuel before leaving for the exercise.

Two minesweepers arrived and made their way up the Gareloch to Faslane.

Although dry and very sunny I was just about blown off my feet with the strong wind.

Mission accomplished I headed home knowing I would be returning soon for more arrivals.

 Excello

 Unusual Funnel - Tanker Excello

 Mine-hunters Arrive

 Belgian Ship - Bellis

Bellis

Bound for Faslane

Dutch Minesweeper

 Zierikzee

 Passing Rhu Narrows

Bound for Faslane Naval Base

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Joint Warrior - Final Departures From Glasgow

Today saw the last of the 'Joint Warrior' departures from Glasgow.

The light and weather wasn't at it's best - but have seen it worse.

Here are some images as they departed the Clyde and headed out to sea.

 Narcis (M923) - Off Port Glasgow

 Narcis (M923) - Off Port Glasgow

Minehunters in Convoy - Off Port Glasgow

 Fulda (M1058) - Off Port Glasgow

 Fulda (M1058) - Off Port Glasgow

Fulda (M1058) - Off Port Glasgow

EML Sakala (M314) - Off Port Glasgow
 

HNLMS Willemstad - M864 - Off Port Glasgow
 

HNLMS Willemstad - M864 - Off Port Glasgow
 

HNLMS Willemstad - M864 - Off Port Glasgow

 Godetia (A960) - Off Port Glasgow

 Godetia (A960) - Off East India Harbour

 Karmøy (M341) - Off Port Glasgow

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Joint Warrior Departures

 Up early (again) this morning and across to Rhu to get some images of the last of the Joint Warrior ships departing.

Very cold and rain showers were the order of the day.

After the last one left Faslane - a quick breakfast - then I headed over to Erskine and grabbed a few shots of the departures from Glasgow.

Then, back across to the Gareloch to try and get there in time for the arrival of the Seuz as she is a rare visitor to our waters.

Didn't quite manage to my usual spot, but got a few off Clynder just before the heavens opened up and we were drenched,

 View from Rhu Spit

Godetia (A960)

SD Impulse

HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) Deck Party

 HNLMS Evertsen (F805) Approaching Erskine Bridge

 HNLMS Zeeland (P841) - Erskine Bridge

USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) - Off Clynder

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Joint Warrior - Faslane Saturday Arrivals

The Mine Hunters arrived earlier than expected this morning so I missed the first three as they passed on their way to Faslane.

Here's a few images of the last three transiting the Rhu Narrows.

 Narcis (M923) - Off Rhu Spit

 The 'Gang' Watch as Karmøy (M341) Passes Rhu Spit

Karmøy (M341) - Faslane Bound

 Narcis (M923) - Off Rhu Spit

 EML Sakala (M314)

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