Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Four - Departures

With more than a tinge of sadness we watch the departure of the Tall Ships and their Crews as they leave Greenock on the next leg of their race.

It has been a very rewarding four days, plus another few with the early arrivals.

We were privileged that they docked in Greenock and as it was in 1999 they last came here, it will no doubt be some time before we host them again.

The crews have been tremendous ambassadors for their ships and countries, and brought liveliness to this area while they were here.

Haste ye back.

PS Waverley Heads Downriver to Watch the Departures

'A.R.C. Gloria' from Columbia is a Colourful Sight

Jet Skiers Join the Party

'Sorlandet' from Norway Heading on Her Way

 'Europa' from the Netherlands Departing Greenock

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Visit

Another shift in - getting images as the event ramps up to opening tomorrow.

Looking better but better hope for dry weather or we could experience some very heavy ground.

Can't believe that I have another four days, and three nights of activity.

Lack of parking concerns me if I'm honest - seems like it's public transport or shank's pony.

'Pogoria' - Class A - from Poland - Arrives This Evening

 Le Orla - Irish Navy

A.R.C. Gloria - Columbian - Berthed at Inchgreen Quay

Crowds Gather to Watch the Arrivals

Getting Close to Opening to the Public Tomorrow

 'Maybe' - Class B - Arrives This Evening

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Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Greenock

Tall Ships Youth Trust vessel the Stavros S Niarchos arrived in Greenock this afternoon.

She berthed at Custom House Quay in mixture of sunshine and heavy showers.

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Approaching Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Berthing at Greenock

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Greenock Tall Ships - 2011

Greenock is hosting the Tall Ships Race this year and the venue is the James Watt Dock.

Some of the work appears to have started quite late for this event - to be held in July.

Here we see some of the construction work - including piling in the dock for the pontoons.

Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

 Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011

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Down by the River (Clyde)

Haircut day today - so grabbed a few shots before the final cut.

Scot Explorer was last seen by me as she loaded timber in Buckie harbour earlier this month.

Scot Explorer passes Custom House Quay - Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos was preparing to sail and this gave me an opportunity to see some of the final crew training before she departed Greenock to sail to Lamlash

Final crew training before departure

Two of Svitzer's tugs sailed out to assist in the berthing of Elisabeth Knutsen at the Finnart oil terminal.  Busy morning with a fair amount of river traffic including a submarine heading to Loch Goil.

Svitzer tug Anglegarth

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Around Port Glasgow & Greenock waterfronts

Well, I met this guy and we chatted. He was saying how quiet the river is these days with little in the way of shipping on the River.

I explained that there was actually a lot more than he might think.

The following are just some of the vessels spotted within a two hour  period - and yes - the weather was THAT good.

PS - I haven't included the seal and flight of three swans, nor the 'Ayton Cross' and  'Battler' as they went past on their way to harbour.

'Clyde Clipper' approaches Ferguson's Quay where 'Anglegarth' is berthed

 

'Stavros C Niarchos' departs from Greenock

'Ben-Crom' goes about her business

'Balticdiep' heads up to Glasgow

 

 'Narina' speed past Custom House Quay

'Bondenau' heading up to Glasgow

'SD Nimble' pass on her way to Faslane

'Ingrid' passes on her way out of the River Clyde

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Wander around Greenock waterfront

A trip around the waterfront at Greenock today. Beautiful warm sunshine again for this time of the year - long may it continue

Pilot Cutter - Mount Stuart - Esplanade

 Stavros S Niarchos berthed at Custom House Quay

Arklow Rally makes her way up the river Clyde to Glasgow

Stavros S Niarchos resplendent in the warm sun


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Tall Ships - Custom House Quay, Greenock

After our trip to Glasgow we headed on down to Greenock.

Stavros S Niarchos had arrived so we had the joy of seeing both her and HMS Bounty tied up at the same place, and on a nice day too.

Masts & Rigging of 'Stavros S Niarchos' & 'HMS Bounty'

Barefoot Crew member on HMS Bounty

 

Stern view of HMS Bounty

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HMS Bounty in Greenock, Inverclyde

HMS Bounty is visiting Greenock for a few days.

A wonderful day weather wise for this time of year.

HMS Bounty at Custom House Quay

Visitors on deck

HMS Bounty - famous for the maritime mutiny that took place over 200 years ago. Thousands visit her duringport visits to see what life was like in that era.

She is well known from her modern movies roles. Built in 1960 at a cost of £750,000.

In 1960, it was Marlon Brando playing Fletcher Christian in 'Mutiny on the Bounty' and more recently  it was Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man's Chest'.

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Glasgow River Festival - 2009

Glasgow River Festival was held on 25 & 26 July this year

Vital Spark - a regular visitor

Science Museum Tower and lift complex

Zapcats having some fun

Pirates ahoy !!

Hot Oil & Water do NOT mix as ably demonstrated by the Fire Service

Making a splash

It was a much quieter event this year from an exhibit perspective - though the crowds came out strongly on both days.

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