Final Piece of the Jigsaw

The final piece of the aircraft carrier - (HMS) Prince of Wales - left Govan today and is now heading to Rosyth.

This is the Aft Island section.

Ayton Cross took the bow of the barge with CMS Warrior taking the stern.

The Esvagt Connector followed on and she took over the tow at Greenock to continue the journey.

I stopped off at Ferguson Marine where the new Calmac ferry will be launched tomorrow morning.


Passing Langbank


Approaching Port Glasgow


Sea Going Tug Esvagt Connector


Esvagt Connector


All the Tugs


Passing Port Glasgow


CMS Warrior


Heading Downriver


Bound for Greenock


Final Preparations for Tomorrow's Launch


Taking the Strain


Stern View


Heading to Sea

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CMS Warrior

CMS Warrior arrived at her home port of Greenock last Saturday in blustery wind and rain.

I was given an opportunity to see around her when things were a bit calmer.

She is operated by Clyde Marine Services and is a welcome addition to the Clyde Port.

My thanks to the crew - and it has to be said they operate under severe and dangerous circumstances at times, but obviously love their work.

She has a few jobs scheduled already for later in the week and I'm sure she will be a busy tug on the Clyde.

I hope you enjoy the visual tour.

Arriving Last Week

 Galley

Forward Engine Room

 Aft Engine Room

Wheelhouse

Room with a View

 Looking from the Stern

 Bow Work Area

Galley

Control Panel


Looking Through the Main Cabin Area

On Deck

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Today's View of the River Clyde

Spent some time at the Cloch Lighthouse today and watched the river traffic go by.

 MV Coruisk bound for Rothesay

Trident Submarine heading to Sea

Entourage Escorts the RN Submarine

Close Quarters

 Sound of Scarba departs Hunter's Quay

Passing the Gantocks

Approaching McInroy's Point

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Winter Walk - Greenock Cut

A short walk up the Greenock Cut this afternoon with Maya to give her a stretch.

Nice light at this time of year - that's when the rain stops of course.

Pleased that I decided to take the camera with me on the walk.

 Waterfall

Blink of Sun

 Winter Colours

Rainbow Trees

In Deep Water

Looking North

 Overton Cottage

Reflective Overton Cottage

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T-Class RN Submarine outbound from Faslane as the sun set.

My intended subject today was a no show due to mechanical problems.

Lucky enough to catch this submarine as she left Faslane.

Wet and murky as the sunset time approached rapidly so pleased I got a few images that I think are worthwhile.

 Serco Tugs Assist

Passing Rhu

Heading to Sea

Entourage Escorts

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Style Mile Christmas Carnival

Carnival day in Glasgow for the annual procession.

The parade set off from St Enoch at 14.30 led by the loud beating of drums.

Dancers, drummers, bands, fairies, angel,  and various street artists dressed to the nines to entertain the crowds that gathered by the roadside.

Clydesdale horses were on hand to pull the wagon with victorian style the order of the day.

There was much to be enthusiastic about as the performers gave their all as they paraded along the route.

 Before the Start

Gorgeous Clydesdales

 'Beat That'

 Carnival Procession

Snow Women

 Snow Women

 Dapper Chap

Good Fairy

Happy Elves

Kickin' High


Acrobatics

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