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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Gold Rover

Yet another early start this morning, but at least the weather was favourable.

First stop Rhu to catch the 'Gold Rover' as she departed to my her way round to Glen Mallan in Loch Long.

Caught 'HMS Tracker' as she transited the Rhu Narrows first.

Then the 'Golden Rover' came through assisted by Serco tugs.

Then the drive up through Garelochhead to Glen Mallan and the waiting game till she arrived.

Rewarded with some nice light and this made it all worthwhile.

 HMS Tracker

 Approaching Rhu Narrows

 Sailing Past

On Her Way

 Arriving at Glen Mallan

 Coming Up Towards the Jetty

 Passing the Shoreline

 Sun Catches Gold Rover

Starting to Berth

Almost Berthed

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