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Friday, 20 September 2013

'City of Adelaide' aka 'Carrick' Departs Irvine

The 'City of Adelaide' aka 'SV Carrick' finally departed Irvine today at the third attempt due to inclement weather.

A crowd of around 1,000 people assembled - many for their third day - and watched the world's oldest clipper ship leave Scotland bound for London. The historic clipper will then be loaded onto a cargo ship for its final journey to Australia to be restored.

She was built in Sunderland in1864, and was salvaged in 1992 after sinking in Glasgow the year before.

'Dutch Pioneer' Leaving Irvine

Lady Harpist Performs Before the Departure

'Dutch Pioneer' Flying the Flags

'Dutch Pioneer' Manoeuvres Towards The 'City of Adelaide'

'Dutch Pioneer'

'City of Adelaide' Prepares to Depart Irvine

Final Preparation for the Departure of the 'City of Adelaide'

'City of Adelaide' Departing Irvine

Crowds Gather to Witness the 'City of Adelaide' Departing Irvine

'Dutch Pioneer' Assisting the 'City of Adelaide' as She Departs Irvine

'City of Adelaide' Now Far from Shore

City of Adelaide

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Awaiting Departure of the 'City of Adelaide'

A run down to Irvine today as it looks like the 'City of Adelaide' will finally start her journey to leave Scotland today.

This is after yesterday's aborted run when I learned halfway down the road that it had been postponed.

I had driven through very heavy rain this morning so was relieved to find that Irvine was dry, if a bit on the windy side.

Sadly, despite a large turnout of well wishers to see her off, the departure was abandoned for a second day.

This grand old lady is certainly not running to schedule with the inclement weather.

She is now expected to depart either Friday or Saturday.

'Red Countess' Waits Patiently

Awaiting the Decision - Go or Stay?

Crowds Gather for the Departure

Everyone Waits in Anticipation

'Dutch Pioneer' Returns to Her Berth

'Dutch Pioneer' Berthjng

Thor

Berthing at High Water

Ready with the Ropes

Staying Put Today

View of the River

Till Tomorrow

Dutch Pioneer

Secured for the Night

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Friday, 6 September 2013

'City of Adelaide' - formerly 'HMS Carrick'

A historic day as the sailing ship 'City of Adelaide' - formerly 'HMS Carrick' - was formally handed over into the care of the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Ltd.

This South Australian charitable organisation intend to restore her to her former glory and she will have a new life in Australia.

Sam Galbraith of the Scottish Maritime Museum passed ownership to Peter Christopher - one of their directors - in a ceremony at the Linthouse.

She will now be towed to London by the tug 'Dutch Pioneer' and then continue her journey half way around the world, finally arriving in Port Adelaide in the spring of next year.

There was a peaceful protest group from 'SCARF' and they had hoped the vessel would remain in the UK for restoration. Sadly this wasn't to be, however the fact that she has been saved and will be preserved is perhaps the most important outcome.