Activity Off Gourock

Today saw another fine one weather wise.

Stopped off in Gourock and grabbed a few images.

 BBC Thailand - Cargo Ship

 Gourock View

 Argyll Flyer - Ferry

 Canoeist

 Seaplane G-MDJE

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AMT Trader - Barge

The barge AMT Trader heading to BAE yard in Govan. The river was closed to allow her to transit.

She will return back down river next month with a section of the new aircraft carrier 'Queen Elizabeth'.

AMT Trader - Barge - Passing Erskine

 AMT Trader - Barge - Passing Erskine

AMT Trader - Barge - Passing Erskine

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PS Waverley - Nice Sunny Day for a Trip

The PS Waverley is always a lovely site as she passes at speed.

She's had a mixed season for sure this year, so let's hope things improve over the remainder of the summer.

 PS Waverley - Passing East India Harbour

 PS Waverley - Passing East India Harbour

 PS Waverley - Passing East India Harbour

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Sunny River Clyde

Glorious sunny weather today, and the Clyde was very active.

 Pilot Cutter Toward  - Off Gourock

 Ali Cat - Off Gourock

 Yacht - Starseeker - Off Gourock

 Argyll Flyer at Gourock Pier

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Dawn Princess

Arriving just after dawn in Greenock.

Scheduled to depart at 18:30 tonight.

 Dawn Princess

Waving to his Friends on Board

 Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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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 - Off Greenock Container Terminal

 Cruise Ship - Adonia - Departs Greenock

 Colonel Templer - Garvel Dry Dock

Ayton Cross - Svitzer Tug -  James Watt Dock

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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

 PS Waverley Heads on Downriver towards Largs

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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

  SD Colonel Templer - James Watt Dock

 Cargo Ship - Wilson Cadiz - Glasgow Bound

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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

 'Europa' from the Netherlands Departing Greenock

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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.

Fireworks Light up the Russian ship Mir

 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

Mast and Rigging of the  Russian ship Mir

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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  

 Crew of the TS Royalist Decided to Charge


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