Toward Point Coastal Battery

Popped up to see the remains of the Toward Point Coastal Battery  from World War 2.

Quite impressive that so much of the buildings still stand.

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

The two dredgers came out of dry dock today at high tide having completed their maintenance works.

I had to go away before they would leave, but managed to get back in time for the second one's departure.

Lough Foyle and Argus

 Arriving at the Dock

 Dropping off the Pilot

 Pilot Cutter Departs

Exiting James Watt Dock

Departing the Dock

Bound for Londonderry

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Sunny Sunday River Clyde

Not too early a start this morning as the scheduled cruise ship 'Discovery' was not an early bird.

She arrived in warm sunshine looking splendid against the backdrop of the Cowal hills.

She was soon safely berthed at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

I popped back later in the afternoon to capture her departure along with some other shots of passing ships.

Arriving in Warm Sunshine at Greenock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Arklow Fame

 Arriving at Ocean Terminal

 Lift Off

 Yacht Mulberry

 Canting off the Esplanade

 Canting

 Passengers Enjoy the Sunshine on Deck

 Departing Greenock

Gripfisk

Outward Bound

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River Clyde This Morning

Popped down to Greenock this morning to catch the 'Grampian Falcon' as she headed on up to Port Glasgow.

A nice enough morning for this time of year and she duly arrived at the expected time.

Svitzer Tug 'Anglegarth' Returning from Finnart Oil Terminal

 'Grampian Falcon' Passing Greenock

 'Grampian Falcon' Bound for Port Glasgow

Pilot Cutter 'Toward' Powers Past on Its Way to James Watt Dock


River Clyde During Early December 2013

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Kilcreggan Outlook

Having completed photographing at Glen Mallan, a very quick scoot down to Kilcreggan to try and catch the RFA Diligence.

The RFA Diligence is a very rare visitor to our waters and I was keen to record an image, but due to a later then anticipated berthing at Loch Long I missed her in the Gareloch.

Fortunate enough to catch her - albeit at long range - as she passed Kilcreggan enroute to Loch Striven for fuel.

Also managed a few shots of other craft in the area of Kilcreggan.

Pilot Cutter Toward - Departing Kilcreggan 

'Island Princess' - Approaching Kilcreggan

 'Island Princess' - Approaching Kilcreggan with 'Toward' and PS Waverley' in Frame

 RFA Diligence (A132) - Off Kilcreggan

RFA Diligence (A132) - Off Kilcreggan

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Busy James Watt Dock

With glorious sunshine I made a trip to Greenock.

The 'Vos Shine' was returning from her tasks in Loch Ewe and with her bright red colours she looked great as she entered James Watt Dock.

I had expected her to go to the Great Harbour as she is on a long term lease to Serco, so not sure why she came to JWD.

Pilot cutter 'Toward' collected the pilot from 'Vos Shine' to take him to the next job.

Also a shot of 'Finnarrow' - awaiting entry Inchgreen dry dock for repairs.

 James Watt Dock

Vos Shine

 Vos Shine

 James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Finnarrow

Berthing Vos Shine

  Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - Entering James Watt Dock

 Vos Shine

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

Vos Shine

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Easter Stroll Through James Watt Dock

Not the warmest of days but we were forecast for heavy rain so the sunshine was a real bonus.

A stroll around the James Watt Dock in Greenock was rewarding with some nice images.

Pilot Cutters 'Toward' - James Watt Dock Marina

Small Boat - James Watt Dock Marina

 Fochintulla - James Watt Dock Marina

Aarti Prem - Inchgreen Repair Quay

 River Buoy Top Section - James Watt Dock

 Minna - James Watt Dock

 Small Boats - James Watt Dock Marina

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