HMS Forth - Heads to Fitting Out After Launch

The (HMS) Forth departed the KGV docks today having been floated off the barge yesterday.

She was towed to Yarrow's dock and will be there for around seven months while she is fitted out.

She will then begin sea trials.


First Taste of the River


Making Her Way Downriver


Tugs Escorting

Passing Braehead

On Her Way

Pilot and Yard Workers

 Entering Yarrow's Dock

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HMS Bulwark - Glasgow Departure

After her weekend berthed at the Shieldhall Quay in Glasgow HMS Bulwark departed this morning.

After the trip upriver in heavy rain it was with relief we finally got a break in the weather.

All went smoothly as she was taken off the wall and canted.

Off she went to sea for her next adventure.


Berthed at Shieldhall Quay


Taking the Ropes

 Svitzer Tugs Assisting

 A Busy Bridge

Canting Begins


 Taking the Strain

Communications on the Bridge


Passing Braehead

 Passing Rothesay Dock

Titan Crane in the Background


 Ropes Slipped

 Head On

Passing Bowling 

Passing Dumbarton

Heading Out to Sea

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HMS Bulwark - Glasgow Visit

HMS Bulwark is one of Royal Navy's Albion-Class assault ships and is designed to put Royal Marines ashore by both air and sea.

She celebrated her 11th Birthday yesterday, and arrived in the River Clyde this morning where she  travelled up to Glasgow.

She will be docked there over the weekend and depart on Monday.

A bitterly cold morning but worth the very early start to see her arrive.

She is an impressive looking vessel.

 Approaching Braehead


Passing Braehead

Landing Craft

Upper Decks

 Bound for Shieldhall Quay

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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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