TS Queen Mary Heads for the Garvel Dry Dock

TS Queen Mary was today towed to the Garvel Dry Dock where she will receive some much needed TLC.

It's a credit to those who have pursued this dream over many years, and all credit to them for their efforts.

A fair crowd gathered to witness the event and many cameras were clicking away to record the event.

Here are a few of my efforts for those who either couldn't manage, or live too far away.

 The Short Journey Begins

Towing from the James Watt Dock

Leaving James Watt Dock with Well Wishers on the Quay

Pilot and Dale's Staff


Edging Out


'Biter' Takes the Bow in Tow

Canting off Greenock

Steady Pull

Beginning the Entry to the Garvel Dry Dock

Inching Her Way In 

Almost There

Soon be Secured

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

Bascule Bridge - Barge Move with Offshore Wind Turbine Assembly

Another section destined for Methil in Fife left the River Cart.

Interesting to see these various components pass down the river. This one weighs in the region of 500 tonnes.


Bascule Bridge Elevates

 'Biter' and 'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge


'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge

Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

 Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

 River Pilot Aboard the Barge

'Biter' and Barge Pass Beneath the Bascule Bridge

Safely Through the Gap

 'Beaver Bay' at the Barge Stern

Bascule Bridge Lowers to Allow Traffic to Resume


Bascule Bridge - Shipping Movements Video

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