Dougie Coull Photography

Monday, 7 April 2014

Another Busy Day in the Clyde Area

We had the German warship bound for the KGV docks in Glasgow.

The repaired bow visor was transported from Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow to the James Watt Dock in Greenock.

Later in the day the Serco's 'SD Warden' and Calmac's 'MV Finlaggan' docked in the Garvel Dry Dock for maintenance work.

FGS Magdeburg Approaching Greenock

FGS Magdeburg (F261) passing East India Harbour

FGS Magdeburg (F261)

FGS Magdeburg (F261) - Glasgow Bound

Calmac Ferry Coruisk Repaired Bow Visor

Repaired Bow Visor Awaits Crane to Hoist to the Quayside

River Pilot at Work

SD Warden Approaching the Garvel Dry Dock

Crew Prepare to Enter the Dock

Vessels in the Dry Dock

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Sunday, 6 April 2014

River Clyde at Greenock

A nice busy spell on the Clyde at Greenock this afternoon.

Weather picked up too, a bonus at this time of year.

First I had the 'Neptune' on her way out, then up to the Garvel dock to catch the 'MV Lochinvar' as she exited.

Later in the day the 'MV Finlaggan' arrived before starting her annual maintenance at the Garvel Dry Dock.

Neptune Passing East India Harbour

Neptune Outward Bound

Lochinvar Exits the Garvel Dry Dock

Passing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Passing Through the Gap

Crew Ready to Berth

Approaching the James Watt Dock

Safely in James Watt Dock

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Saturday, 5 April 2014

Vintage Bus Trip

I attended the 'Ships Ahoy' event at the Glenlee sailing ship today, and part of the day was allocated to two MacBrayne's buses.

The owners - who were also the drivers - kindly made their vehicles and services available to give us a trip around Glasgow.

I was only on the one myself - and the owner Martin was very courteous and took the time to discuss aspects of the bus and it's history.

I really enjoy days like this - a true link with our past - and we can enjoy the nostalgia with a real journey.

Leaving Riverside Museum

Passengers Who Hopefully Enjoyed Their Trip

Dashboard with Clock

Martin - Our Driver

Peaked Hat

Reflections of Our Driver

Driver's Seat

Waiting on the Next Bus

Bedford C5Z1

Maudslay Marathon III - 1949 Vintage

Arriving Back at Riverside Museum

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Monday, 31 March 2014

Final Joint Warrior Departures

Well today sees the final departures to start the Joint Warrior exercise in the North West of Scotland.

USS Samuel B Roberts being the only exception as she remains in the naval base to undergo some essential repairs.

Once again we faced the fairly strong winds with just a slight increase in temperatures.

Visibility wasn't the best - but much improved on earlier days.

So now we wish the various services a good and safe military exercise, and hope that we see one or two return to the Clyde for a debrief session.

Time will tell if that materialises.

HNoMS Utsira Departing

Heading to Sea

Leaving Faslane Naval Base

Recovering RHIB

Ready to Repel

MOD Police Boat 'Sword'

Farewell to HMS Dragon

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Sunday, 30 March 2014

Penultimate Day of Joint Warrior Departures

Not such an early start this morning, but early enough for a Sunday morning.

Again met with a cold biting wind - seems to be the pattern for the weekend.

Expectations were that most of the vessels would depart and this proved to be the case as those at the 'tail of the bank' off Greenock left during the night and very early morning.

The ships at Faslane started to leave around 09:00 and I managed to get a few before there was a lull in traffic.

Decided to head across to the South side of the Clyde as I believed that French frigate 'FS FREMM Aquitaine' would leave around lunch time.

Popped to Braehead and caught her there - then down to Greenock for some different angles as she departed.

USS Cole

Fellow Ship Spotters and Photographers

USS Cole

USS Leyte Gulf

HNLMS Friesland

HNMLS Holland

Exiting KGV Docks

Departing Braehead

Approaching Greenock

Heading to Sea

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Friday, 28 March 2014

Joint Warrior Arrivals to the Clyde Area

It's day two and we're expecting this to be the busiest day for arrivals.

Weather continues to dominate the proceedings with the bitter wind so wrapped up well to fend off the cold as best as possible.

Mostly the American arrivals today with the Danes taking up the rear as the final arrival of the day.

Not disappointed with the show today, well worth the effort and time at Faslane.