HMS Diamond at Glen Mallan

The Type 45 Royal Navy destroyer "HMS Diamond" arrived at Glen Mallan this morning just before noon.

She glided in smoothly in calm waters.

After berthing transfer of munitions will begin.

MOD Police Boat "Skye" 

 Approaching Glen Mallan

 Bridge


"Skye" Makes a Move

Crew at the Stern

 Gliding in to the Jetty

 Reflective

Berthing

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Busy Day - Military Shipping in Scotland

Early start and drove over to Glen Mallan in time to see HMS Iron Duke arrive in lovely sunshine.

A quick drive down to the Gareloch and lucky enough to catch the German U-Boat as she came back in to Faslane after the Joint Warrior exercise.

Time for home and pleased to have caught both vessels in pleasant weather.

Decided to take another run across in the afternoon and again was lucky as an American submarine was departing.

Transpired that she was the USS Dallas - the submarine featured in the movie "The Hunt for Red October".

A very early build of the Los Angeles class and very probably one we'll not see here again - but then who really knows.

 Arriving at Loch Long

Bridge Activity


 Tug Assistance

 Helicopter in Hanger

 Approaching the Jetty

Beautiful Setting at Glen Mallon

U 34 Heading for Faslane Naval Base

Navigating the Gareloch

 Faslane Bound

Busy Office

Heading Out 

Bound for Sea

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HMS Dauntless and Clyde Traffic

HMS Dauntless left her berth at Glen Mallon this morning and headed upriver to Glasgow.

She will host various civic events before departing on Monday, though sadly she will not be open to the public on this occasion.

Here are a few images of her, and some other craft on the river around the same time.

 Survey Vessel 'Newark' at Work

 'Cape Elise' Undergoing Repairs at Inchgreen Quay

 MOD Police Boat 'Lewis' Leads the Glasgow Flotilla

 'HMS Dauntless' Approaches Port Glasgow.

Passing Port Glasgow


Tug 'Bruiser' Takes Up the Stern

Tugs 'Battler'' and 'Bruiser' Tag Behind 'HMS Dauntless'

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And the Sun Shone

Well today the sun shone and such a welcome sight this was to us after fairly dreich weather in the West of Scotland.

Too good to waste, headed across to Loch Long and managed to get a few shots in the bag.

Later in the day a run to Greenock was required so stopped off at the James Watt Dock to get a few shots of the 'Coruisk' as she had a coming together with a breakwater at Dunoon and suffered some bow damage.

Then on to the Lyle Hill and got a few shots as the sun set over the Cowal Hills.

Lastly, I spied the 'MV Hebridean Princess' brightly lit on the Clyde, so dropped down to the Esplanade and got a shot in fairly still waters.

A busy and rewarding day.


'HMS Dauntless' at Glen Mallon Jetty

Divers Prepare in Loch Long


Interesting Trees at the Roadside Near Loch Long

'MV Coruisk' Awaitng Repairs

 Heavy Damage to Her Visor

 Looking West Towards Inverkip

 Twilight View from Lyle Hill

Overlooking Cardwell Bay and Cowal Hills

'MV Hebridean Princess' as Darkness Falls

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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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