Boabarge 34 Inbound for Glasgow

'Boabarge 34' arrived on the Clyde this morning and was inbound for Glasgow.

She is owned by a Norwegian company - Boa - as is the tug Boa Odin that brought her over.

'Boa Odin' was previously the 'Svitzer Pembroke' and has been here before.

The barge will be loaded with the next section of the aircraft carrier 'HMS Prince of Wales' at BAE's Govan shipyard for transportation to Rosyth on the East coast.


Passing Dunoon

 'Boa Odin'

 Approaching Greenock

Aboard the Barge 

Passing Greenock

Bound for Glasgow

Barge Flotilla passing Greenock


Passing Langbank

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'Sea Princess' on Greenock Visit

The cruise ship 'Sea Princess' arrived in Greenock this morning as part of her round-the-world cruise.

Her last port was Dublin and she departed at around 17:45 this evening bound for Reykjavik.

The voyage began in Australia earlier this year, and also finishes in Australia later in the year.

The Esplanade was very quiet this evening as she left, not many turned out to wave her goodbye.


Departing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Photo Time 

Canting

 Head On

Bound for Reykjavik

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My Day's Events

My day began with a trip to the local GP and as I passed the remains of the old village shop in Langbank I grabbed a few images.

Despite best efforts from the final owners I guess the usage by the locals just wasn't sufficient to keep the shop open.


Final Stages of Demolition


Final Stages of Demolition

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My next stop was the East India Harbour in Greenock to catch a few of the passing shipping this morning.


SD Oronsay 


SD Eva


SD Eva


A Busy River Clyde


Tugs Lead the 'Golden Eclipse' Upriver


'Golden Eclipse' passing Greenock Ocean Terminal


Anchor Cleaning

Passing East India Harbour

Glasgow Bound 

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Later in the day I went back to greenock and caught a few more vessels on the Clyde.

 Clyde Clipper approaching East India Harbour

Clyde Cruise

 Returning to the Victoria Harbour in Greenock

'Wilson Bremen' Heads to Glasgow

Passing Greenock

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NLV Pharos - Greenock Repairs

NV Pharos arrived in Greenock this morning and after taking her Pilot she proceeded to the Garvel dry dock.

During routine operations at Skerryvore Lighthouse on Saturday past she sustained minor damage.

She returned to her home port in Oban for inspection and then made her way to the dry dock for repairs.


Approaching Garvel

NLV Pharos

 Lining Up for the Dock


Waiting on the Dock Flooding

 Dock Awaits

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Britannia - First Greenock Visit

P & O Cruise's flagship 'Britannia' arrived at Greenock this morning for her maiden visit to the port.

She appeared at Gourock just before 07:00 and the sun was there to greet her arrival.

Then on to Greenock and past the Esplanade before canting and berthing at the Ocean Terminal.

There was a fair crowd at the Esplanade to see her arrival, though the sun didn't stay long enough to enjoy.

She will be departing around 17:00 this evening if all goes to plan.


 Off Gourock

 Passing Gourock

 Approaching Greenock

 Flags to Meet Britannia


Twin Funnels


Majestic in the Sunshine

 Off the Esplanade

 With 'Eclipse' in the background


'Annie' greets 'Britannia'


Beginning to Cant


Canting

Final Stages of Berthing

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Catalina - Miss Pick Up - at Loch Lomond

'Miss Pick Up' dropped in to Tarbet Bay on Loch Lomond this morning.

Catalina (PBY-5A) second World War II aircraft that operated it's military career with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

She was picking up passengers about to embark on a field trip to Greenland.

This is the first time she has landed at Loch Lomond and this was an exception.

She is not permitted to land on fresh water anywhere in England.

Based at Duxford Airfield from where she is operated by 'Plane Sailing'.

Coming through the Gloom to Land at Tarbet Bay

 Seaplanes

Flyover

 Greenland Here We Come

Waving to Family and Friends

 Airborne

 Soaring over the Banks of Loch Lomond

 Close Enough

Touchdown

 Waiting on Passengers

Taking Off at Loch Lomond

Flying over Loch Lomond

Bound for Greenland

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