Newark Castle

My first visit to Newark Castle in many, many years.

The staff were both friendly and informative. I learned a lot and look forward to going back another day when time permits.

Time well spent, so go along and see for yourself.

Through the Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Bedroom - Newark Castle

Bakery - Newark Castle

Through the Turret Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Stairwell - Newark Castle

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Aarti Prem - Cargo Vessel

Aarti Prem, a large cargo ship was berthed very early this morning at Inchgreen fitting out quay.

I understand that she is in for repair work to be carried out.

 Aarti Prem - Inchgreen

Aarti Prem - Inchgreen

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Greenock Docks

Another wee wander around the docks today in the warm sunshine.

Incredibly warm for March, and some nice light and skies help the images along.

 Marina - James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'  - James Watt Dock Marina

 Ocean Star - James Watt Dock

SD Mars - James Watt Dock

 Ocean Star - James Watt Dock

 SD Mars - James Watt Dock

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Around Greenock Docks

A quick turn around the docks at Greenock today after the golf.

We have the SD Waterman looking resplendent having just undergone a session in the Garvel dry dock.

Pilot cutter - 'Toward' - seems to be berthed at the James Watt Dock Marina - wonder if she will be sold with the arrival of the Gantock?

And finally we have a visitor in the East India Harbour in the shape of the Clansman from Leith.

 SD Waterman - Great Harbour

SD Waterman and SD Dependable - Great Harbour

 SD Waterman - Great Harbour

 River Buoy Top Section - James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - James Watt Dock Marina

 Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

 
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Taio Frontier - Bulk Carrier

Taio Frontier, a Bulk Carrier, heads out past Port Glasgow after heading down from Glasgow.

A lovely warm evening helped make the images an easy shoot.

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Heading to Sea

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Submarine on Exercise

Trafalgar Class submarine on exercise with other military forces in Loch Long today.

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Surfaces

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Surfaces

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

 Hercules on Exercise with Submarine

Trafalgar-Class Submarine Submerges

Hercules on Exercise with Submarine

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Fires Surface Flare

Trafalgar-Class Submarine at Periscope Depth

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

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Fraser's Dragoons - Dumbarton Castle

A great day out at Dumbarton Castle today with spring weather.

Fraser's Dragoons presented their re-enactment much to the pleasure and enjoyment of a large crowd.

Muskets, pikes, and swords were demonstrated. The musket vollies were both spectacular visually and deafeningly loud.

This was to take us back to 1645 when Scotland was under the control of the Royalists. 

My highlight was the dragoons charging to where I was kneeling taking photographs and unexpectedly - to me - they continued right past me. Fantastic.

I applaud the group with their dedication and friendliness to their audience.

 Fraser's Dragoones Open Fire

Fraser's Dragoons Open Fire - Straight at Me

Dragoon's Wives

Dragoons Charge

On Guard

 Dragoon Keeping His Light

 Fraser's Dragoon

 War Cry of the Dragoons

 Fraser's Dragoons - Defend the Castle Walls

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Serco - Garvel Dry Dock

 Popped in to the James Watt Dock on my way home and grabbed a few of the Garvel.

Two 'Serco' vessels are in for maintenance.

 SD Mars - Garvel Dry Dock

 SD Waterman - Garvel Dry Dock

  SD Mars - Garvel Dry Dock

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