PS Waverley - Last Greenock Call of the Year

I managed a run to Greenock to catch the PS Waverley as she arrived for her last stop before heading to Glasgow for the final time this year.

She was quite late and the light was fading fast, so pleased that I managed a few usable images.

 PS Waverley - Custom House Quay Stop Before the Last Trip to Glasgow

 PS Waverley - Late Evening Call at Custom House Quay

 PS Waverley - Photographers of All Ages Enjoy

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Custom House Quay in the Evening Light - Greenock

 
Photos taken prior to the Waverley arrival, and then after she departed to Glasgow.

A cold night but nevertheless rewarding.

 Evening View from Custom House Quay, Greenock

 Custom House Quay - Greenock

 Custom House in the Evening Light - Greenock

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HMS Bulwark and Seaking Helicopters

HMS Bulwark carried out a few exercises today with Seakings as she lay off Roseneath Point on the River Clyde.

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Seaking Landing

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Second Seaking Arrives

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Roseneath with Helicopters

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PS Waverley - Final Cruise of the Season

Today was the PS Waverley's last cruise of the season.

The sun shone, the crowds turned out, and sadly even some had to be turned away.

We look forward to seeing her in the new year when she returns to the Clyde for another season's excursions.

  PS Waverley - Arriving at  Custom House Quay

   PS Waverley - Berthing at  Custom House Quay

   PS Waverley - Very Busy Today

  PS Waverley - All Aboard

   PS Waverley - Custom House Quay, Greenock

   PS Waverley - Off We Go

 PS Waverley - Departs Custom House Quay

  PS Waverley - On Her Way to Largs

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USS Arleigh Burke - DDG-51

The USS Arleigh Burke departs Faslane on a dull and murky wet morning.

Along with other NATO vessels she has just completed her part in the final Joint Warrior exercise of this year.

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Departing Faslane on a Dull Grey Morning

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Departing Faslane on a Dull Grey Morning

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Departing Faslane on a Dull Grey Morning

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Passing Rhu Narrows

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Glasgow Street Entertainment

A couple of 'street entertainers' only yards from each other in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.

Keep the city lively and good for the shoppers.

Highlander Band - Buchanan Street

 Drummer - Highlander Band - Buchanan Street

 Highlander Band - Buchanan Street

 Drummer - Highlander Band - Buchanan Street

 Living Statue - Buchanan Street

 Living Statue - Buchanan Street

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Ford Zodiac - Vintage Car

Caught this beauty - Ford Zodiac - wedged between a couple of buses.

Looking a true classic.

 Ford Zodiac - Bridgeton Bus Garage

 Ford Zodiac - Bridgeton Bus Garage

 Ford Zodiac Spotlight - Bridgeton Bus Garage

 Ford Zodiac - Bridgeton Bus Garage - Rear View

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust - Open Day

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust had their 2011 Open Day today at Bridgeton Bus Garage.

Vintage buses ferried passengers from George Square in Glasgow out to the depot and back.

Enjoyable day out, and he volunteers did everything possible to make it so.

One of the Many Volunteer Bus Drivers

 Cityliner Coach

 Interior of Maltese Bus

Colourful Maltese Bus

Blue Coach

 Through the Windae of an Open Top Double Decker Bus

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Svitzer Tugs - James Watt Dock, Greenock

A nice sunny afternoon and a planned visit to Newark Castle became unstuck as it only opens in the summer months.

Not wanting to waste the remainder of the afternoon light I ventured down to James Watt Dock and managed a few images of the Svitzer tugs.

Anglegarth is in the Garvel Dry Dock for maintenance.

Ormesby Cross would appear to be providing cover till she returns to duty.

Anglegarth - Garvel Dry Dock

Anglegarth - Garvel Dry Dock - Propeller

Anglegarth - Garvel Dry Dock - 7 October 2011

Ormesby Cross - James Watt Dock

Ormesby Cross - James Watt Dock 

Ormesby Cross - James Watt Dock

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Joint Warrior Departures

Up early and across to Faslane for the Joint Warrior military exercise departures  from Faslane Naval Base in the Gareloch.

It started sunny - though very cold in the strong wind.

We lost the sun for a while as grey clouds gathered, than departed to give us some more better weather.

Some of the warships will return in a few weeks for a debrief session.

HNLMS De Ruyter - F804 - Dutch Frigate

HDMS Vædderen - F359 - Danish Patrol Ship

USS Arleigh Burke - DDG51 - American Destroyer

HMS Bulwark (L15) - Faslane, Gareloch

 HDMS Esbern Snare - L17 - Danish Command and Support Ship

 FGS Rheinland-Pfalz - F209 - German Frigate off Greenock



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