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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Govan on the Clyde

Having completed the tour at Fairfields it was a short drive to catch the Govan Ferry across to the North of the river.

Keen to get some photos of the section of (HMS) Prince of Wales - the aircraft carrier currently  under construction.

The section will be moved by barge to Rosyth where it will be assembled with the other section being constructed.

Arranged to go down the river on a RHIB, and thankfully was blessed with a bit of sunshine.

Aboard the Govan Ferry

 Lower Block Section Numbered Four

Barge in Position

Loading Will Take Place Overnight


 Heading Back to Base


Costa del Clyde as the Sun Shines

 Glenlee Sailing Ship

Riverside Museum and the Glenlee 

View Across from the South Side 

 Old Govan Ferry

 St Mungo - Glasgow Fire Boat


Govan Ferry - "Ellens Isle"

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'Lysblink Seaways' in Inchgreen Dry Dock

The damaged container ship 'Lysblink Seaways' was docked in the Inchgreen Dry Dock at around 05:30 this morning.

She is now being assessed for the extent of the damage and potential repair work.

Sitting Low on the Blocks

 Taken from Outside the Dry Dock

Long Range Shot

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Pacific Quay - Glasgow

After the Marathon I went West to Pacific Quay to savour the events there.

HMS Bangor was open to the public and the crew were excellent in their hospitality.

BBC Scotland had much in the way of entertainment and I had lunch in their cafeteria.

Then it was back in to town with the crowds thronging their way over the Squinty Bridge and heading for their various destinations.

 'St Mungo 1' Fire Boat

 Bridge on HMS Bangor

HMS Bangor

  HMS Bangor

Sailing Vessels

Commonwealth Flotilla Heads Home

Commonwealth Flotilla at Pacific Quay

Hose Fun on the HMS Bangor

 Mock Diver

Mobile Band

Playtime on the River

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PS Waverley at Greenock

This is my first photographs of the 'Waverley' since she started her summer cruise season in the Clyde this year.

Gorgeous weather and a great day for those lucky enough to be on the cruise.

I got some shots as she departed and then a few more as she returned from her cruise in the evening.


Berthed at Customhouse Quay in Greenock

Passengers Boarding

Smiling and Relaxed 

 Concetration

 Crew

 Crew

Heading Upriver to Turn

Coming Back in the Channel

 Busy Day

 Enjoying the Sunshine

Disembarking in the Evening Sun

Heading Upriver to Glasgow in the Setting Sun

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'Cape Elise' - Damaged Bulk Carrier

The 'Cape Elise' was brought up from Hunterston on Thursday evening in preparation for her move to the Inchgreen Repair Quay facility today.

She suffered damage when struck by a huge wave in the Atlantic and received assistance from tugs to get her to Hunterston to discharge her cargo prior to coming to Greenock.

She is expected to be in for repair for about three weeks.

While waiting on her move I got a few shots of the SD Eva.


SD Eva


SD Eva


'Cape Elise' Being Towed to Inchgreen


Cape Elise

Preparing to Manoeuvre
  

 'Anglegarth' Drags 'Cape Elise' on Line

 'Kestrel' Starts to Push

 "Kestrel' Applies Power

   

Arriving at Inchgreen

Steady as She Goes 

Pushing to Berth

Final Nudge for Berthing


'Cape Elise' - Moving to Inchgreen Repair Dock

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