PS Waverley Readies for the Season Ahead

The paddle steamer PS Waverley exited the Garvel dry dock this morning having been in for a refit before the summer season starts.

It's clear that there is still some work ahead of the volunteers, but confidence is high that she will be ready for the start of the season.

I also caught another couple of vessels at Custom House quay.


Starting to Exit


Inching Out of the Dry Dock 

Exiting the Garvel Dry Dock

 Towing out to the River Channel

Volunteers

 Without Lifeboats

PS Waverley


Ready to Cant

Battler assists in Canting

Approaching Custom House Quay

Crew Member

Captain and Pilot

 SD Angeline

Chemical Tanker 'MV Claus'

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PS Waverley at Greenock

This is my first photographs of the 'Waverley' since she started her summer cruise season in the Clyde this year.

Gorgeous weather and a great day for those lucky enough to be on the cruise.

I got some shots as she departed and then a few more as she returned from her cruise in the evening.


Berthed at Customhouse Quay in Greenock

Passengers Boarding

Smiling and Relaxed 

 Concetration

 Crew

 Crew

Heading Upriver to Turn

Coming Back in the Channel

 Busy Day

 Enjoying the Sunshine

Disembarking in the Evening Sun

Heading Upriver to Glasgow in the Setting Sun

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Early Morning at Greenock Docks

As it was reputed to be the last visit of the 'Caribbean Princess' cruise ship to Greenock I set the alarm and took a very early morning run down to get some images.

Always very tricky in such poor lighting and the mist hanging low did not make matters any easier. It did however add a bit of atmosphere.

On the way home I popped in to Customhouse Quay where the 'PS Waverley' was stopping overnight and also managed a few images of her in fairly unusual lighting.

'Caribbean Princess' Prior to Her Early Morning Departure at Greenock Ocean Terminal 

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure from Greenock

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure from Greenock Ocean Terminal

'Caribbean Princess' - Early Morning Departure - Off Greenock Esplanade

 'PS Waverley' on a Night Stopover at Custom House Quay 

'PS Waverley' on a Night Stopover at Custom House Quay 

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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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PS Waverley and Balmoral

The PS Waverley and the Balmoral left the Garvel Dry Dock having completed their external maintenance work.

They left later than expected in a biting cold wind and with the light fading.

PS Waverley went to Custom House Quay and Balmoral to the James Watt Dock.

Balmoral As The Dock as Flooded - Garvel Dry Dock

 PS Waverley and Beaver Bay - Garvel Dry Dock

PS Waverley with Biter and Beaver Bay - Garvel Dry Dock

Beaver Bay - Garvel Dry Dock

Biter - Garvel Dry Dock

 PS Waverley - Garvel Dry Dock

Balmoral - Entering James Watt Dock

Balmoral - Garvel Dry Dock

 

Balmoral - Entering James Watt Dock 

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