Queen Mary 2 Departs Greenock with Fireworks

The Cunard cruise ship 'Queen Mary 2' departed Greenock last night with a send off from the local townsfolk - and a few fireworks.

Her visit was part of Cunard's 175 Anniversary Cruise and she's now bound for Oban.

It was good to see so many packing the Greenock Esplanade - more so with the forecast of rain.

Very fortunate that the rain stayed away on the night.

A moving vessel proves a tricky situation with long exposures to capture the fireworks, so not ideal for photographers.

If I'm candid it wasn't the most spectacular display I've attended, but I've attempted to make the most of what was available.

 Preparing to Depart

 Night Sky Lights Up

 Townsfolk Take in the Spectacle

 Moving off the Berth

 Sky Lights Up

 Colourful

 Well on Her Way

Oban Bound

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Queen Mary 2 Returns

The Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 arrived this morning having travelled from Dublin overnight.

Her last visit to Greenock was in 2013.

Later tonight there will be a firework display as she departs the Ocean Terminal at around 22:00.

Rounding from Dunoon

Arriving off Gourock

 Passing Gourock

Arrives at Greenock Esplanade

 Off Greenock Esplanade

About to Cant of Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Le Boreal and Queen Victoria Cruise Ships

We enjoyed two very early arrivals at Greenock today in the form of the cruise ships 'Le Boreal' and 'Queen Victoria' this morning.

Both arrived earlier than their published schedules just to keep me on my toes.

A misty morning meant the light was poorer than I would have liked but here are a few of the images and hope you enjoy.

Le Boreal Arriving at Greenock


Preparing to Berth at Greenock Ocean Terminal

Queen Victoria Passing Gourock

Approaching Greenock Esplanade

 Canting

Canting

 Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Queen Mary 2 - Greenock Visit

Cunard's only visit to Greenock this year came in the majestic shape of 'Queen Mary 2'.

As always she drew large enthusiastic crowds - even as early as 07:00 - as photographers gathered at a variety of locations along the river.

I was fortunate enough to be able to get some quayside shots as she berthed at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

I can vouch for the friendly welcome that the passengers received as they disembarked to sample the delights of Scotland, and the Inverclyde area.

And as she departed, once again huge crowds assembled at Greenock Esplanade to wave her off as she headed for Dublin, the next port on her itinerary.

Passing Gourock on Arrival

Arriving at Greenock

Canting Before Berthing

A Good Greenock Welcome

Pipe Band Gives the First Taste of Scotland

Almost Berthed

A Scottish Welcome

Safely Berthed

Bridge

Securing the Gangway

Quayside Work

Stern View

Stern View

Dressing the Gangway

Queen Mary 2

Departing the Ocean Terminal

Tug 'Anglegarth' Gives a Spectacular Goodbye at Departure

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Queen Mary 2 - Greenock Visit

 
The world's largest cruise liner - QM2  - arrived in Greenock this morning.

We could all have done with some better weather, but hey ho, it's Greenock in September.

I was very kindly hosted aboard on of our local Svitzer tugs - 'Svitzer Milford' - so my sincere thanks to them for their kind offer.

 Queen Mary 2 - Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Queen Mary 2 - Arriving at Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2 - Off Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2 - Off Esplanade

 Queen Mary 2 - Moored at Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Queen Mary 2 - Off Greenock Esplanade

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