River Clyde Today

Stopped of in Greenock this afternoon and caught a few vessels as they passed.

Some heavy showers but managed a few in between the worst of them.

'Kiki Blofeld' on Her Way to Rhu Marina

 Onego Trader

 Passing Greenock

 Onego Trader - Cargo Ship


Heading Out to Sea

 Causeway - Dredger

 Passing Greenock

Outbound to Dump Soil

 View Across to Argyll hill

Looking Towards Roseneath 

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A Busy Garvel and James Watt Dock

After yesterday's postponement the Garvel dry dock today saw the MV Finlaggan and the SD Warden exit, and the Burhou I come in for maintenance.

It was a great day and almost looked tropical, and the temperatures were fair giving some warmth in the sunshine.

This was reflected in the number of people who appeared to watch the comings and goings around the docks.

Nice to see as it is their heritage, even though the river is quiet by the standards of yesteryear.

 Bruiser assists the MV Finlaggan


Enjoying the Sun on the Finlaggan

 Sliding in to the James Watt Dock


Deck Crew

 Battler Takes the Stern

 Red Hats

The Finlaggan Safely Berthed - the Bruiser Now Departs

Tugs heading Back to Victoria Harbour


SD Warden Exists the Garvel


Outward Bound for Sea Trials

Displaying Her new Colour Scheme


Off We Go

'Burhou I' Arriving

Entering the Garvel Dry Dock

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'Verity' Heads to Sea

A short walk for Maya as I wait on my good lady finishing her shopping.

While at Customhouse Quay the 'Verity' appears as she passes on her way to sea.

 'Verity' Passing Greenock

'Verity' Passing Greenock

'Verity' Passing Greenock

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My Day Around the River Clyde

A fairly early start and headed up to Braehead to catch the bulk carrier 'Golden Lyderhorn' depart from Glasgow.

Fortunate enough to also catch the 'Aller' as she made her way upriver.

Then worked my way downriver and stopped off at home to get a few images as the 'Golden Lyderhorn' passed Langbank.

Finally, down to Port Glasgow to catch her as she passed on her way to sea.

 Cargo Ship 'Aller'

'Golden Lyderhorn' Departing Glasgow

 'Ben Lomond' from my Window with a Light Dusting of Snow

'Golden Lyderhorn' Passing Dumbarton Rock

Approaching Port Glasgow

Passing Port Glasgow

Heading Out to Sea

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River Clyde Today

A few images from the 'Clyde' today.

The 'CSL Thames' was Glasgow bound this morning, and the tug 'Osprey Fighter' is on her way to Methil in Fife with parts for wind farms.

CSL Thames


CSL Thames


CSL Thames and the Tug Svitzer Milford

On Her Way to Methil

 Wind Farm Parts

Osprey Fighter

 Wind Farm Structure

Heading Past Port Glasgow 

Heading Out to Sea

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Ronja Viking - Returns from Sea Trials

 'Ronja Viking' as she returns from sea trials after her re-fit in the Garvel Dry Dock.

She looked resplendent with her new paintwork as she came in to the James Watt Dock.

A quick cant and she tied up alongside the dock wall.


 Ronja Viking Arriving at James Watt Dock

 Ronja Viking Canting


 Ronja Viking in James Watt Dock

 Ronja Viking

 Ronja Viking Tying Up

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Cargo ship 'UFA' - arrives Greenock for Repairs

The cargo ship 'UFA' - a russian owned vessel - arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock just after lunch.

She had a collision with the West Pier at Ayr harbour.

The damage is clearly visible, and she will now be assessed for repair work.

Although unconfirmed I understand she had a problem with her steering gear.

Passing East India Harbour in the Driving Rain 

Tugs 'Battler' and 'Bruiser' Assist the 'UFA'

'UFA' Arriving in the Rain

 'UFA' Damage

'UFA' Entering the James Watt Dock

'UFA' Damage


Tug 'Bruiser' Assists the Move

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