CalMac Kinda Day

A wee stroll at Gourock pier today and grabbed a few ferry images.

MV Bute - In for Repair work

Chieftain in New Livery

Ali Cat Inbound

Chieftain Approaching Gourock

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Argyll Flyer - Lift Out Operation

Calmac ferry Argyll Flyer was lifted from the James Watt Dock to the quayside this afternoon for maintenance work.

Preparation work

High and Dry

Lifting Begins

Cranes Doing Their Work

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USNS Willam McLean at Hunterston in Scotland

USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12) - American supply ship arriving and berthing at Hunterston Jetty this morning.

She's in for a short logistical stop then sailing tomorrow.

Svitzer tugs Completeing the Berthing

Almost Berthed

Canting to Go in Astern

Arriving Off Fairlie

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

Few images from a walk around the docks today.

SD Impulse at James Watt Dock

James Watt Dock

Bruiser

Tanker Nordic Outbound

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SD Warden

A fairly rare visitor to the Clyde arrived from Oban this afternoon and berthed at Great Harbour.

Passing Greenock Inbound

Head On

Waiting to Berth

Canting to Berth

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Stroll at James Watt Dock

A wee walk around James Watt Dock at Greenock this afternoon.

Three Sisters

Safely Tied Up

Nets on Quayside

Drying Out

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HMS Westminster Departs

A wet morning with poor visibilty and rain doesn't make for ideal images.

However, here's a few as HMS Westminster departed the Clyde.

HMS Westminster with Condor Escorting

MOD Police Boat Condor Battles the Waves

HMS Westminster on Her Way

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HMS Queen Elizabeth Departing the River Clyde.

HMS Queen Elizabeth left Glen Mallan this morning and headed to Portsmouth.

Despite the COVID Lockdown many managed to get to see her leave the Clyde after her first visit.

Passing Dunoon

                                                                  

Closer View

SD Tempest Takes the Lead

Passing Strone

Outbound from the Clyde

Existing Loch Long

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HMS Queen Elizabeth - First Clyde Visit

Picking up on my Blog after a long absence.

Very early start this morning to ensure I was in good positions to get shoreside images.

Light couldn't have been better making things more enjoyable.

Berthing at Glen Mallan Jetty

Approaching Glen Mallan

Approaching Cove

Passing Innellan

Passing Cloch Lighthouse

Tugs in Attendance

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TS Queen Mary Heads for the Garvel Dry Dock

TS Queen Mary was today towed to the Garvel Dry Dock where she will receive some much needed TLC.

It's a credit to those who have pursued this dream over many years, and all credit to them for their efforts.

A fair crowd gathered to witness the event and many cameras were clicking away to record the event.

Here are a few of my efforts for those who either couldn't manage, or live too far away.

 The Short Journey Begins

Towing from the James Watt Dock

Leaving James Watt Dock with Well Wishers on the Quay

Pilot and Dale's Staff


Edging Out


'Biter' Takes the Bow in Tow

Canting off Greenock

Steady Pull

Beginning the Entry to the Garvel Dry Dock

Inching Her Way In 

Almost There

Soon be Secured

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