Cruise Ship 'Voyager' - Greenock Visit

'Voyager' arrived around 06:30 this morning and this is her first visit to Greenock having journeyed over from Belfast during the night.

She departed at 16:45 and is bound for Stornaway on the next leg of her cruise.

Couldn't manage for the early arrival but the departure time was more amenable.

 Coming off the Berth


Pulling Clear

 On Deck

 Passengers Farewell

 Beginning to Cant

 Canting

 Bow on

Completing her Cant

Passengers take in the view 

Farewell to Greenock 

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Today's Wanders

A wee run to Tower Hill after some shopping to give Maya a walk, and grabbed a couple of shots before we left to see the cruise ship depart.

So also a few images taken on the way home.

Holy Loch

 Cove Point

 Navy Buildings

Smit Yare off Greenock

Voyager passes Smit Yare as She Heads to Sea

Smut Yare Approaching the James Watt Dock

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Three Loch Classic Car Event

Today we have the Three Loch Classic Car Event and a lovely sunny and warm morning ensured everyone was in good spirits.

The Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club once again play host - this is their 12th year and a great setting.

The event started around 10:00 and the cars planned to drive through Helensburgh, Glen Fruin, Rosneath, and Arrochar, before tackling the old 'Rest and Be Thankful' then returning via Glen Douglas.

I'm unsure if the route was completed as their was a serious road traffic accident on the Loch Lomond road and there were long tailbacks as I headed home.


Beautiful Rhu in the Sunshine

 Austin Arrow

 Smiling Faces in the MG

 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS

 MG Roadster

 Ferrari Dino

Humber Super Snipe 

 MG Roadster 

Daimler 

Ready for the Start


Cars Departed and the Silence of the Trees Remains

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Prestwick Airport Trip

On hearing that we may see a couple of Skyhawks at Prestwick it was always going to be a drive down to get a few photos.

They arrived much later than I had expected, but it gave me time to walk Maya and catch up with a few friends.

I also managed a few photos of some of the other aircraft about on the day.

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EFD)

 Cargolux (747-4R7F)

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EMJ)

 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (G-BOAH)

 Aerospace Gulfstream 5 (N551GT) on Approach

 Aerospace Gulfstream 5 (N551GT) Landing

 Cargolux (747-4R7F) 'City of Walferdange'

Cargolux (747-4R7F) Departing

Two A4N Skyhawks

 A4N Skyhawk N166EM

 A4N Skyhawk N167EM on Approach

 A4N Skyhawk N167EM about to Touch Down

  A4N Skyhawk N167EM 

 Robin DR400/120 Dauphin

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EMJ) Prepares to Depart

Scottish Aviation Bulldog 124 (G-ASAL)

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Govan on the Clyde

Having completed the tour at Fairfields it was a short drive to catch the Govan Ferry across to the North of the river.

Keen to get some photos of the section of (HMS) Prince of Wales - the aircraft carrier currently  under construction.

The section will be moved by barge to Rosyth where it will be assembled with the other section being constructed.

Arranged to go down the river on a RHIB, and thankfully was blessed with a bit of sunshine.

Aboard the Govan Ferry

 Lower Block Section Numbered Four

Barge in Position

Loading Will Take Place Overnight


 Heading Back to Base


Costa del Clyde as the Sun Shines

 Glenlee Sailing Ship

Riverside Museum and the Glenlee 

View Across from the South Side 

 Old Govan Ferry

 St Mungo - Glasgow Fire Boat


Govan Ferry - "Ellens Isle"

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