HMS Diamond at Glen Mallan

The Type 45 Royal Navy destroyer "HMS Diamond" arrived at Glen Mallan this morning just before noon.

She glided in smoothly in calm waters.

After berthing transfer of munitions will begin.

MOD Police Boat "Skye" 

 Approaching Glen Mallan

 Bridge


"Skye" Makes a Move

Crew at the Stern

 Gliding in to the Jetty

 Reflective

Berthing

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HMS Dauntless and Clyde Traffic

HMS Dauntless left her berth at Glen Mallon this morning and headed upriver to Glasgow.

She will host various civic events before departing on Monday, though sadly she will not be open to the public on this occasion.

Here are a few images of her, and some other craft on the river around the same time.

 Survey Vessel 'Newark' at Work

 'Cape Elise' Undergoing Repairs at Inchgreen Quay

 MOD Police Boat 'Lewis' Leads the Glasgow Flotilla

 'HMS Dauntless' Approaches Port Glasgow.

Passing Port Glasgow


Tug 'Bruiser' Takes Up the Stern

Tugs 'Battler'' and 'Bruiser' Tag Behind 'HMS Dauntless'

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And the Sun Shone

Well today the sun shone and such a welcome sight this was to us after fairly dreich weather in the West of Scotland.

Too good to waste, headed across to Loch Long and managed to get a few shots in the bag.

Later in the day a run to Greenock was required so stopped off at the James Watt Dock to get a few shots of the 'Coruisk' as she had a coming together with a breakwater at Dunoon and suffered some bow damage.

Then on to the Lyle Hill and got a few shots as the sun set over the Cowal Hills.

Lastly, I spied the 'MV Hebridean Princess' brightly lit on the Clyde, so dropped down to the Esplanade and got a shot in fairly still waters.

A busy and rewarding day.


'HMS Dauntless' at Glen Mallon Jetty

Divers Prepare in Loch Long


Interesting Trees at the Roadside Near Loch Long

'MV Coruisk' Awaitng Repairs

 Heavy Damage to Her Visor

 Looking West Towards Inverkip

 Twilight View from Lyle Hill

Overlooking Cardwell Bay and Cowal Hills

'MV Hebridean Princess' as Darkness Falls

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HMS Defender Outward Bound

HMS Defender headed out to see this morning after her weekend visit to Glasgow.

A nice bright sunny morning made all the difference in getting some good images.

Passing Dumbarton

 Passing Langbank

Approaching Port Glasgow

 Approaching Port Glasgow

 Passing Port Glasgow

Outward Bound for Sea

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HMS Defender - Glasgow Open Day

As part of HMS Defenders visit to Glasgow she opened to the public today and gave the citizens an opportunity to see aboard and talk with the officers and crew.

Many took advantage and it was a busy day indeed, making it a worthwhile exercise for all concerned.

Well done to the Royal Navy and the servicemen involved.


Embarking on 'HMS Defender'


Rear Hanger on the 'HMS Defender'

 Safety Gear on 'HMS Defender'

Crew Quarters


Superstructure

Interior

Shipmates

Over the Bow

Many Visitors on the Day

Weaponry 


Ammunition

 Looking Forward

Rear Hanger

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HMS Defender Arrives in Glasgow

The Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer - 'HMS Defender' - returned to the river and city of her birth today as part of a weekend visit to her adopted city.

She will open to the public from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, and will also play host to organised tours for students from a number of Glasgow schools - as well as groups of Sea Cadets and university students.

Crew members are honoured to be hosted by the Lord Provost at a special reception in the City Chambers.

Passing Below the Erskine Bridge

 Passing Braehead

 Escort MOD Police Boat ' Condor' with Photographer

Commander Philip Nash

On the Bridge

Commander Philip Nash


On Deck

Commander Philip Nash Surveys Glasgow from the Bridge


Interior

Gun Turret

Royal Marine on Duty

Safely Berthed at King George V Dock

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