Arriving just after dawn in Greenock.
Scheduled to depart at 18:30 tonight.
Dawn Princess
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Friday, 22 July 2011
Dawn Princess
Arriving just after dawn in Greenock.
Scheduled to depart at 18:30 tonight.
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Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Around The Clyde
After a game of golf, then some shopping, went down to just catch the 'Adonia' as she canted off Greenock and then departed on the next leg of her cruise.
Stopped off at the James Watt Dock on my way home and caught the 'Ayton Cross' as she was leaving, and the 'Colonel Templer' in the Garvel Dry Dock having been recently sold.
Cruise Ship - Adonia - Departs Greenock
Colonel Templer - Garvel Dry Dock
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Sunday, 17 July 2011
Busy Morning on the Clyde
First up was the 'Prinsendam' Cruise Ship as she arrived in Greenock.
This was an unscheduled stop as she was expected to be in Oban, but as bad weather was forecast she arrived here and we benefited locally.
Next was the Paddle Steamer 'Waverley' - steaming past Greenock en-route to pick up her passengers in Largs for a day's excursion.
Prinsendam - Cruise Ship Off Greenock
Prinsendam - Cruise Ship Berthing at Ocean Terminal in Greenock
PS Waverley Passing CHQ, Greenock
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Friday, 15 July 2011
Ships - Around Greenock
The SD Colonel Templer has been moved form Great Harbour to James Watt Dock today.
Not sure why, but no doubt we'll learn in time.
Also caught the Wilson Cadiz passing Greenock bound for Glasgow.
SD Colonel Templer - James Watt Dock
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Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Four - Departures
With more than a tinge of sadness we watch the departure of the Tall Ships and their Crews as they leave Greenock on the next leg of their race.
It has been a very rewarding four days, plus another few with the early arrivals.
We were privileged that they docked in Greenock and as it was in 1999 they last came here, it will no doubt be some time before we host them again.
The crews have been tremendous ambassadors for their ships and countries, and brought liveliness to this area while they were here.
Haste ye back.
PS Waverley Heads Downriver to Watch the Departures
'A.R.C. Gloria' from Columbia is a Colourful Sight
Jet Skiers Join the Party
'Sorlandet' from Norway Heading on Her Way
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Monday, 11 July 2011
Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Three - Fireworks
Tonight was the turn of the Firework Display, which in truth proved to be surprisingly short.
It's a pity it didn't last longer as we enjoyed the little we saw.
Russian ship Mir Before the Fireworks
Fireworks Light up the Russian ship Mir
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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Three
As expected the third day was quieter but still a large number of visitors turned out in the nice Greenock sunny weather.
Access to the ships was easier as the queues were not just so long.
Sun Strikes the Sorlandet
Mam and the Weans Having a Day Out
Juggling Crew
Aboard the A.R.C. Gloria
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Sunday, 10 July 2011
Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Two - Prize Giving
After the very successful Crew Parade the prizes were presented at the Greenock Town hall which reverberated to the happy noise of the crews gathered to watch.
Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes
Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes
Town Provost Michael McCormick Presenting the Prizes
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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Two - Crew Parade
Sunday afternoon brought the 'Crew Parade' and again the weather did not disappoint.
We talk about 'good feel' and this excelled in the parade - with the crews in friendly and competitive banter.
Personally this the best of the event - loud, noisy, and the most fun.
The Dutch Having Fun
Norwegians at the Ready
Poles Herald The Crew Parade
Colombians Doing Their Thing
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day One
Well today the event started for real.
The sun shone, the crowds came, and overall in my opinion it was an excellent day out.
We've heard the moans and some have a degree of justification, but it's a large event held in working docks, and nothing is ever perfect.
On my travels throughout the site everyone was good natured and said they were having a good time.
We're privileged to have this event in Greenock and it gives a 'good feel' factor with the colourful flags and bunting, with an international air with so many ships from around the world.
And the entry fee was a glorious - FREE.
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Friday, 8 July 2011
Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Visit
Another shift in - getting images as the event ramps up to opening tomorrow.
Looking better but better hope for dry weather or we could experience some very heavy ground.
Can't believe that I have another four days, and three nights of activity.
Lack of parking concerns me if I'm honest - seems like it's public transport or shank's pony.
'Pogoria' - Class A - from Poland - Arrives This Evening
Le Orla - Irish Navy
A.R.C. Gloria - Columbian - Berthed at Inchgreen Quay
Crowds Gather to Watch the Arrivals
Getting Close to Opening to the Public Tomorrow
'Maybe' - Class B - Arrives This Evening
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