Around the Clyde

A few photos from around the dock area in Greenock.

 Cruiser - Clyde Marine Pleasure Boat

 Isle of Mull - MOD Police Boat

Svitzer Milford - Arriving at James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock - Greenock

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Spirit of Adventure - Cruise Ship

A few images as she prepared and left Greenock this evening.

'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

 'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

 'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

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Ben - Tanker

The oil tanker 'Ben' makes her way past Greenock on her journey to Rothesay Dock in Clydebank.

 Tanker 'Ben' Inbound to Rothesay Dock, Clydebank

  Tanker 'Ben' Passing Greenock with Ayton Cross Assisting

  Tanker 'Ben' Inbound to Rothesay Dock, Clydebank

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Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Greenock

The 'Lauren L' passing  Greenock this morning inbound for KGV Docks in Glasgow.

She spent yesterday afternoon working up and down waiting on the high winds to subside.

Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Inbound to Glasgow

 Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Passing Greenock

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Lauren L - and a Stormy River Clyde

Well, if this is the start of summer - it's very scary.

Gale force winds (at least) and damage around the district.

The 'Lauren L' cruise ship couldn't even anchor and is seen working her way up and down the Clyde till the weather eases.

Lauren L - Cruise Ship - May 2011

 Yachts off Ashton - Stormy Clyde - May 2011

 Stormy Clyde - May 2011

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Singelgracht - Cargo Ship - Greenock

The Singelgracht slows down prior to berthing at the Greenock Ocean terminal.

 Singelgracht - Cargo Ship

 Singelgracht Berthing with Assistance of the Tug Anglegarth

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MV Philipp - Container Ship

The container ship - Philipp - is seen here arriving at Greenock.

 Container Ship - Philipp - Arriving at Greenock

 Container Ship - Philipp - Arriving at Greenock

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SD Newton

The Serco vessel SD Newton leaves Greenock on her way to Plymouth.

It is very unlikely that we will see her in Scottish waters again as she is nearing the end of her life with Serco.

 SD Newton Departing Greenock

 SD Newton Departing Greenock

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River Clyde - Shipping

RRS Discovery Departs the Clyde

 'Torch' Goes about her Business - Repair Work

 Ali Cat Heads to James Watt Dock

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Serco Vessels - Greenock

A few from the Serco fleet based in great Harbour, Greenock.

SD Omagh Heading to Great Harbour

 SD Jupiter Heading to Faslane

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PS Waverley - Re-Fit Time

The PS Waverley getting some attention in the Garvel Dry Dock in Greenock.

PS Waverley - Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

 PS Waverley - Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

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Puffer - Vic 32

The puffer Vic 32 heads to Gareloch.

Puffer - Vic 32 - Off Greenock

 Puffer - Vic 32 - Heading to the Gareloch

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SD Mars - Serco Tug

Heading from Faslane to Greenock.

 SD Mars - Bound for Great Harbour in Greenock

  SD Mars - Bound for Great Harbour in Greenock

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HMS Dragon Returns

(HMS) Dragon returning to Glasgow from her recent sea trials.

She is seen her passing Greenock inbound.

HMS Dragon - May 2011

 HMS Dragon - May 2011

 HMS Dragon and the Puffer Vic 32 Passing - May 2011

 HMS Dragon - May 2011

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Cruise Ship - Grand Princess

The Cruise Ship - Grand Princess - was the first arrival of the year this morning at 07:20

This will be her only visit to Greenock in this year's cruise schedule.

 Cruise Ship - Grand Princess - First Arrival of the Cruise Year

Cruise Ship - Grand Princess - Cants off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Grand Princess - Blowin' Smoke

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Greenock Ocean Terminal (GOT)

Black and White image taken early morning as the "Grand Princess" cruise liner was berthing.

 Greenock Ocean Terminal

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West Highland Line - Train Heads North

 An early start this morning to catch the Northbound steam trains.

All the way the Helensburgh Upper station for just a few shots.

The locomotives stopped beyond the platform so unable to get any usable shots other than the arrival.

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 no 61994 - En-route to Fort William

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 no 61994 - Helensburgh Upper

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Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Greenock

Tall Ships Youth Trust vessel the Stavros S Niarchos arrived in Greenock this afternoon.

She berthed at Custom House Quay in mixture of sunshine and heavy showers.

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Approaching Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Stavros S Niarchos - Tall Ship - Berthing at Greenock

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Bowling Basin Marina

Finally managed to get  a visit here, been promising myself since I visited Bowling Harbour.

A lovely spot and a nice walk.

The Forth & Clyde Canal ends here as it borders the Clyde.

 Bowling Basin Marina - Lock Gates

 Bowling Basin Marina - Angler

 Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

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