River Clyde in Variable Weather

 A few images in between some sunny weather and some showers.

The 'Island Princess' seems to be having a rather torrid time. She was supplied for the Gourock Kilcreggan ferry service when we were expecting a new build ferry.

She was taken out of service following an inspection by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and is seen here conducting trials.

 Island Princess - Off East India Harbour

 Island Princess - Off East India Harbour

Speedboat 'Isabella' - Off East India Harbour

Speedboat 'Jenni Penni' - Off East India Harbour

Scottish View - Looking Towards Gareloch 

View from Roseneath Beach

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Joint Warrior 121 Arrivals - Passing Greenock

Some more images of the 'Joint Warrior' arrivals - this time as they past Greenock on their way to Glasgow.

FGS Emden (F210) - Off East India Harbour

FGS Hessen (F221) - Off East India Harbour

FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F209) - Off East India Harbour

FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A1412) - Off East India Harbour

HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) - Off East India Harbour



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Joint Warrior 121 Arrivals - Faslane

 Naval vessels from around the globe arrived today prior to their participation in the maritime exercise 'Joint Warrior'.

Here are some images of those that headed to Faslane Naval Base in the Gareloch.

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Off Rhu Spit

 HMS Monmouth Crew Give a Friendly Wave - Off Rhu Spit

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Approaches Rhu Spit

 HMS Bulwark Deck - Off Rhu Spit

 HMS Bulwark (L15) - Faslane Bound

 USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) - Faslane Bound

 HDMS Esbern Snare (L17) - Off Rhu Spit

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James Watt Dock and Garvel Dry Dock

A few images taken in and around the James Watt Dock, and the Garvel Dry Dock.

 MV Finlaggan - Garvel Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Garvel Watt Dock

 MV Finlaggan - Garvel Watt Dock

 Svitzer Milford - James Watt Dock

 Svitzer Milford - James Watt Dock

Svitzer Milford Departing the James Watt Dock

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Balmoral Arrives in Greenock

'Balmoral' arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock this afternoon.

Both she and the 'Waverley' will be going in to the Garvel Dry Dock for pre-season maintenance prior to their summer schedules.

Balmoral - Approaching James Watt Dock

Balmoral - Entering James Watt Dock

Balmoral - Berthing in James Watt Dock

Balmoral - James Watt Dock

Balmoral - James Watt Dock

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HMS Monmouth - Faslane, Gareloch

 A (fairly) early call over in Faslane as I heard that HMS Monmouth was going up this morning.

Colder than expected but rewarded with a few images before heading back to Greenock.

HMS Monmouth (F235) - Off Rhu Spit

 HMS Monmouth (F235) - Rhu Spit

 HMS Monmouth (F235) - Approaching Rhu Spit

 HMS Monmouth (F235) - Off Rhu Spit

 HMS Monmouth (F235) - Faslane Bound

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River Clyde - In the Sun

The sun shone today and it was very warm at times.

Caught a bit of activity on the Clyde near Garvel Point.

Levana - Off Garvel Point

Levana - Off Garvel Point

 MV Finlaggan

MV Finlaggan - James Watt Dock

 MV Finlaggan - James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan

MV Finlaggan - Approaching Garvel Dock

MV Finlaggan - Entering Garvel Dock 

 Small Yacht - Approaching James Watt Dock

 Speedboat - Off James Watt Dock

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MV Flinlaggan - First Clyde Visit

MV Flinlaggan - a Calmac ferry - made her first visit to the Clyde this afternoon.

She will be going in to the Garvel Dock tomorrow for maintenance.

MV Finlaggan - Approaches James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Berthed at James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Approaches James Watt Dock

MV Finlaggan - Berthed at James Watt Dock 

 Svitzer Milford Passes MV Finlaggan

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Easter Stroll Through James Watt Dock

Not the warmest of days but we were forecast for heavy rain so the sunshine was a real bonus.

A stroll around the James Watt Dock in Greenock was rewarding with some nice images.

Pilot Cutters 'Toward' - James Watt Dock Marina

Small Boat - James Watt Dock Marina

 Fochintulla - James Watt Dock Marina

Aarti Prem - Inchgreen Repair Quay

 River Buoy Top Section - James Watt Dock

 Minna - James Watt Dock

 Small Boats - James Watt Dock Marina

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