Saga Pearl II - Inchgreen Quay

We had the 'Saga Pearl II' arrive in Greenock again this morning as part of her cruise schedule.

Her visit was perhaps a bit overshadowed as she arrived just before the QM2.

However she carried on upriver and berthed at the Inchgreen Repair Quay - and I can't recall a cruise ship berthing there previously. Certainly not in recent years.

It's been suggested that perhaps 'Uganda' did in the 60's - but not that I personally remember.

The tugs 'Svitzer Milford' and 'Battler' escorted and berthed her at the quay.

Arriving off Gourock

 Passing Greenock Esplanade

 Negotiating the Garvel Bend

 Passing Great Harbour

 Tugs Escorting

 Few Passengers on Deck

 'Battler' Working Hard

 'Svitzer Milford' Takes the Stern

Final Berthing at the Quay

 Safely Berthed

Replenishment Time

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River Clyde this Evening

A few shots taken tonight, and the river had a nice wee busy spell.

I've also included a few from the evening before.

 Bulk Carrier 'Yuan Hui Hai' on 13 May

 Passing Langbank on 13 May

Cargo Ship 'Scot Ranger'

Cargo Ship 'Scot Ranger' and Pilot Cutter 'Gantock' 

Pilot Cutter 'Gantock' 

Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'

Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'


Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'

Container Ship 'Dette G' 

 Container Ship 'Dette G'

MV Eigg in James Watt Dock

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Svitzer Milford - Sea Trials

After an extensive refit the 'Svitzer Milford' headed out on sea trial today.

If all went well she should be returning to her normal duty rosta next week.

She is seen here preparing to depart the James Watt Dock

 Waiting to Cast Off

 Off the Berth

 Canting

Outward Bound

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

A busy wee time at the James Watt Dock this afternoon.

Fishery protection vessel 'Minna' arrived and safely berthed.

'Svitzer Milford' exited the Garvel dry dock ably assisted by the tug 'Battler' and entered the JAmes Watt Dock for final repair work.

'Lyra' Approaches the Dock

 Flag Lowered on the 'Minna'

 'Minna' Approaches the Dock

'Minna'

Steady as She Goes

 Safely in Dock

'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

Helping Hand

 'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

'SD Reliable' with a New Coat of Paint

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River Clyde on a Busy Day

Another early start to catch the 'Sea Resolute' as she departed Sheildhall and pass on down the river to open sea.

Bright start but heavy showers were soon to follow as I neared Greenock.

The river was fairly busy so I was fortunate enough to get a few photos.

'Mahri' is a spaniel and she looked the part as a 'Sea Dog' as she spent time with her owner - one of the crew on the 'Svitzer Milford'.

'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

 'Sea Resolute' Passing Braehead

'Sea Resolute' Passing Langbank

 'Sea Resolute' at Garvel Bend in Greenock 

'Sea Resolute' Approaching Greenock

'Sea Resolute' Passing Greenock

 PS Waverley - Bound for Largs

 Busy River

Admiral Day - Dredger

 'Mahri' Aboard the Svitzer Milford

 Ayton Cross

Svitzer Milford Approaches Customhouse Quay

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River Clyde Today

A few images taken along the way today on a sunny River Clyde.

Container Ship 'Endeavor'

 SD Moorhen Getting a Paint Job

Svitzer Milford Departing James Watt Dock

 Svitzer Milford Departing James Watt Dock

 Ayton Cross Departing James Watt Dock

Ayton Cross Departing James Watt Dock

Diving Vessel "Kingfisher"

Great Harbour

 Survey Vessel "Newark"

Derelict Building - Great Harbour

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