Around the Clyde

Fortunately I had my camera as I walked Maya, and also fortunate that a RN submarine was departing.

Caught her at the Cloch.

Later in the day I went to Greenock for some shoots on the cruise ship leaving - sadly it was a bit damp and cold.

 Leisure and Defence Together

 Vanguard Class Royal Navy Submarine

 Heading to Sea

 Passing Dunoon

 Caribbean Princess Departing Greenock

  Caribbean Princess

  Caribbean Princess Outward Bound 

Container Ship Waiting to Load

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'Sea Princess' on Greenock Visit

The cruise ship 'Sea Princess' arrived in Greenock this morning as part of her round-the-world cruise.

Her last port was Dublin and she departed at around 17:45 this evening bound for Reykjavik.

The voyage began in Australia earlier this year, and also finishes in Australia later in the year.

The Esplanade was very quiet this evening as she left, not many turned out to wave her goodbye.


Departing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Photo Time 

Canting

 Head On

Bound for Reykjavik

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'Royal Princess' Departing Greenock

The 'Royal Princess' paid us another visit today arriving at around 06:30 and canting off the Ocean Terminal ready to sail straight off this evening.

Too early for me to get some images this morning, but popped down to see her depart for Kirkwall this evening.

 Berthed at the Ocean Terminal


Esplanade Before Departure

 Pilot Cutter ' Mount Stuart'

 Speed Building

 Outward Bound

Heading for Kirkwall

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Caribbean Princess at Greenock

The 'Caribbean Princess' arrived in Greenock this morning - the first of the larger cruise ships to visit the Clyde this season.

She has been here many times before, but here are a few current photos of her arrival in the bright sun.

A cold wind accompanied her as she berthed at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

Hopefully her bus tours will leave ample time to get back to Greenock as the road works are providing long delays at the moment.

Arriving at Greenock


 Approaching the Ocean Terminal


Ship's Bridge

About to Berth


 Upper Decks

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'Royal Princess' - Greenock Visit

The cruise ship 'Royal Princess' arrived at Greenock around 06:50 this morning.

This is her first visit to the Clyde, and she is the second largest cruise ship ever to be here.

  She can accommodate 3,560 passengers making her the largest ever to be in the Clyde from that perspective.

Approaching Gourock Inbound

 Passing Gourock Inbound



Arriving at the Esplanade

Approaching Greenock Ocean Terminal

Royal Princess

Canting off Greenock Esplanade


Canting off Greenock Esplanade


Canting off Greenock Esplanade


Going Astern to the Ocean Terminal to Berth

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Busy Morning Around the Clyde Area

A very early start to get the cruise ship 'Ruby Princess' on her first visit to the Clyde.

A misty start to the morning so the light was a bit challenging.

Finally she berthed right on time at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

 'Ruby Princess' Passing Gourock

  'Ruby Princess' Approaching Greenock

 'Ruby Princess' Canting Before Berthing


Easing Back to the Greenock Ocean Terminal

 View from the Greenock Esplanade

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The over to Faslane in time to catch a Trafalgar class submarine of the Royal Navy as she headed out on patrol.

A nice cheery wave from the crew was a welcome sight as the headed through the Rhu narrows.

Trafalgar Class Submarine

Tug Escorting

 Cheery Wave from the Crew


Passing Rhu Narrows

 Outward Bound on Patrol

 SD Impetus Passes the Rhu Narrows

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Next I caught the 'Gold Rover' as she passed Rhu on her to the oil depot at Faslane.

By now the sun was out, and this presented a few more challenges as bright and contrasty and perhaps not in the best place for her arrival.

Carried on up the Gareloch to get a few shots as she berthed.

'Gold Rover' Arrives

Heading to Faslane

 Heading up the Gareloch

Arriving at her Berth

Tugs Assist to Berth

Anglers on the Rocks

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