RFA Gold Rover at Loch Striven

Fortunate enough to be aboard the RFA Gold Rover today.

At forty-one years old she looks in fantastic condition and has such classic lines.

I'll let the photos do the talking.

Berthed at Loch Striven Jetty

 From the Bridge

The Bridge

 The Bridge

Classic Funnel 

Semaphore Lamp


Mast

Below Decks

Looking Aft

 Looking Aft

 Looking Forward

 Towards the Bow

Main Structure

 Forward Deck

 Looking Aft

 Looking to shore

 Looking Aft

 Bow

 Pipes, Pipes, and More Pipes

Pipework

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MV Rover - Sunday Ferry Service

Clyde Marine are providing a Sunday ferry service between Gourock and Kilcreggan starting today.

The usual ferry company - Clydelink - have opted not to provide this service on a Sunday.

This has been a controversial service since Clyde Marine lost the contract for the route, with Clydelink coming under criticism on a number of fronts.

MV Rover in her new colour scheme - white - looked very smart at first, but she is already showing signs of scuffs making her look a bit untidy.

Perhaps white was a poor choice.

A few years back the MV Cruiser changed her scheme to light blue but that only lasted one season - I suspect for similar reasons.

MV Rover Returns from Sunday Ferry Service

MV Rover Returns from Sunday Ferry Service 

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Mostly Wemyss Bay

Decided as it was a good day that I'd pop down to Wemyss Bay for some images as the sun set this evening.

Stopped off at Victoria Harbour in Greenock to grab a quick 'record' shot of the 'MV Rover' as she has been painted white. I understand this is to do with her summer excursions up the Clyde to Glasgow.

 'MV Rover' Sporting Her New White Paintwork 

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Then carried on down to Wemyss Bay and a few with slow shutter speeds to soften the water and give a smooth appearance.

After the sun set it was up the road and home for dinner.

 View from Wemyss Bay

View from Wemyss Bay
 

View from Wemyss Bay

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Heritage Vehicles - Summerlee Museum

First of today's updates from a visit to Summerlee Industrial Museum.

A very friendly place with the staff always informative and pleasant.

Heritage vehicles were on display today to add a bit of variety.

Pity the rain tried to dampen our enthusiasm, but we won over in the end.

 Classic Rover Car - Summerlee Museum

 Classic Mustang Car Badge

 Classic Mustang Car - Summerlee Museum

Classic Car - Summerlee Museum

MG Classic Car - Summerlee Museum

 Greenock Fire Engine - Summerlee Museum

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