Joint Warrior - Clyde Departures

Today was the day the various naval vessels departed the Clyde as they head out to begin their military exercise.

Some will return for a debrief but most will scatter to the winds when the exercise is complete.

The second exercise is in October this year so we'll look forward to that when the time comes.

 RFA Mounts Bay - Off Greenock Esplanade

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

RFA Mounts Bay Loading Vehicles - Off Greenock Esplanade

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

RFA Mounts Bay and USS Forrest Sherman - Off Greenock Esplanade

RFA Mounts Bay - Off Greenock Esplanade

 FGS Emden (F210) - Off Greenock Esplande

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

Trafalgar-Class Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

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Jount Warrior Departures

A long day today as departures didn't begin until after 16:00.

Our company was good and weather varied from warm to very cold.

HMS Bulwark (L15) Departs

HMS Bulwark (L15) Departs

HMS St Albans (F83)

HMS Enterprise (H88)

Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC)

OD Police Boat 'Harris'

 HNoMS Uredd (S 305)

 HNoMS Uredd (S 305)

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Joint Warriors - Friends

 We meet up twice a year to watch and photograph the participants that visit the Clyde for the 'Joint Warrior' maritime exercise.

Today we had a bit of relaxation - we always have fun.

A BBQ and some 'sherbets' were gleefully consumed.

We waited on the beach at Roseneath for over four hours as we patiently awaited the first departure from Faslane naval base. These events rarely run to a strict timetable prior to the exercise starting.

'Joint Warrior' Buddies

Who's For a Sausage?

 Relaxed and Patient

It's Hard Work

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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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