Emerald Princess Departs Greenock

The cruise ship 'Emerald Princess' departed Greenock tonight in windy weather and with rain starting to fall.

Her next stop is Dublin as she continues her cruise.

 Cruise Ship - Emerald Princess - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Emerald Princess - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Cruise Ship - Emerald Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade 

 Emerald Princess has a Close Encounter

Emerald Princess Departing Greenock in Failing Light 

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Seabourn Soujourn - Departing Greenock

The 'Seabourn Soujourn' departed Greenock this evening with her next stop Belfast.

The light was a little better than this morning but gusty winds made this feel like a winter evening.

Not too many people came down to see her off - a shame but with the weather one can understand why.

Hopefully when she calls again next year we'll have a bit better weather.

'Mount Stuart' Passing 'Seabourn Soujourn' - Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship - 'Seabourn Soujourn' Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship - 'Seabourn Soujourn' Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

 'Seabourn Soujourn' - Departs as the Gloom Descends

 Waves Crash as 'Seabourn Soujourn' Leaves Greenock

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Seabourn Soujourn - Cruise Ship

The 'Seabourn Soujourn' called in to Greenock today as part of her cruise schedule, and this was her first visit to our waters.

Dark and a bit murky but managed a few shots as she arrived and docked at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

Cruise Ship - Seabourn Soujourn - Off Greenock Esplanade
 

Cruise Ship - Seabourn Soujourn - Off Greenock Esplanade
 

 Cruise Ship - Seabourn Soujourn - Off Greenock Esplanade

Seabourn Soujourn - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Seabourn Soujourn - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Greenock Meander

 Car in for it's MOT today so a short meander around Greenock and produced a few photos.

Wood Nymph Sculpture 'Egeria'
 

Wood Nymph Sculpture 'Egeria'
 

 Wood Nymph Sculpture 'Egeria'

 St Johns Church - Union Street

 Museum Roses

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Langbank Sunset

Well the light looked great, but by the time I got in to position the best of it had gone.

He who hesitates ........... and all that.

Then I had to contend with the overly inquisitive cows who were determined to virtually poke there noses in to my 'space' in the field.

They can't help it - it's their nature - but they can also be a bit scary when they creep up on you.

So, the best of the light is gone - and hence we have one black and white sunset shot.

Langbank Sunset
 

 Langbank Sunset

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Opens Doors Day - Greenock

Just manged a few visits on the Sunday and all a bit rushed I'm afraid.

However, here are a few images to peruse.

 Spinning Wool - Dutch Gable House in Greenock

 Dutch Gable House in Greenock

Dutch Gable House

Wellpark Mid Kirk Church
 

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

 Wellpark Mid Kirk Church

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Viking Festival - Largs

I trip down to Largs this afternoon to see the Viking Festival.

The festival is a nine day celebration of the Viking heritage of Largs, including the Battle of Largs of 1263.

Well worth the effort and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I need to be better organised next year and take in more of the activities throughout the week.

The Viking Village and 'skirmish' is courtesy of the 'Swords of Dalriada' and visitors can witness how the Vikings lived.

I've not seen Largs so busy for a long time - it's such a pity the main car park was closed and made parking even more difficult than usual.

Viking Skirmish Explained

Viking Skirmish

 Battle Commences

Joining in the Spirit at the Viking Skirmish

Typhoon (ZK327) FGR4 Displays

Typhoon (ZK327) FGR4 Displays

Typhoon (ZK327) FGR4 Displays

Spinning Demonstration - Largs Church

Viking Village Entertainment

 Cooking in the Viking Village

Viking Village

 Musician Deep in Thought at the Viking Village

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Tectona - Sail Training Vessel in Greenock

The 'Tectona' is a sailing vessel run by the Tectona Trust.

The aim is to provide a sailing adventure  for young people, from all walks of life with mental health and substance mis-use problems.

 To help build their confidence, self-belief, and the awareness of the needs of others. 

She paid us a visit in Greenock and here are a few photos as she departed this evening.

 Tectona Crew Preparing to Sail from James Watt Dock

Tectona - James Watt Dock in Greenock  

Tectona - Sailing Ship

Tectona Leaving Greenock

Tectona - Passing Custom House Quay in Greenock

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Rainbow - Port Glasgow

Just a couple of shots from today.

Rainbows a regular sight but heavy showers.

 Rainbow - from Newark Castle

Rainbow - from Newark Castle

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Life Aboard the Lord Nelson

I spent a very enjoyable hour aboard the Lord Nelson having been invited for a tour by Jennie,  and John - the captain.

Having sailed on the 'Sir Winston Churchill' many years ago I always enjoy my 'below decks' visits to the visiting sailing vessels.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is the registered charity that owns and operates both the 'Lord Nelson' and 'Tenacious'.

I think they do a fantastic and very worthwhile job with these vessels.

More information is available at their web site - http://www.jst.org.uk/
 

 Wheelhouse on the Lord Nelson

 Second Mate Lesley Aboard the Lord Nelson

Staircase and Lift - Lord Nelson

 Planning Meeting on the Lord Nelson

 Sleeping Accomodation on the Lord Nelson

One of the Lifts on the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson Himself in the Recreation Area

 Jennie at the Bar in the Recreation Area Aboard the Lord Nelson

 Recreation Area on the Lord Nelson

'Dad' the Assistant Cook on the Lord Nelson

Loading Provisions Aboard the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson's Wheelhouse

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