62005 - Heading to Fort William

A trip over to Helensburgh to catch the steam train heading to Fort William.

Second attempt as she was delayed earlier in the week.

62005 - Taking on Water at Craigendoran

 

 62005 - Craigendoran

 62005 - Helensburgh Station

62005 - Helensburgh Station

 

62005 - Helensburgh Station

 

62005 - Approaching Helensburgh Station

 

62005 - Blowing Steam at Helensburgh Station

62005 - Waiting on Token at Helensburgh Station 

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RRS James Cook

 Well as I was up and about I waited on the 'James Cook' to pass on her way up to Glasgow.

She is a Royal Research Vessel built in 2006.

Owned by the 'Natural Environmental Research Council' she undertakes scientific surveys worldwide.

 RRS James Cook - Passing Greenock

RRS James Cook - Off East India Harbour

 

RRS James Cook - Off East India Harbour

 

RRS James Cook - Off East India Harbour

 

 RRS James Cook - Passing Port Glasgow

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Caribbean Princess - Cruise Ship

I'm either slightly insane, very keen, or dedicated.

Up before sunrise this morning and down to a cold Esplanade in Greenock to get a few images of the Caribbean Princess as she arrived for her first visit to the Clyde.

Met up with Thomas - one of my friends from the ShipAIS forum so at least I had some company.

She arrived from Dublin and should depart for Southampton at about 17:00 tonight.

 Cruise Ship - Caribbean Princess - Arrives at Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship - Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Cruise Ship - Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade

Caribbean Princess - Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

Caribbean Princess -Berthing

 Cruise Ship - Caribbean Princess - Greenock Ocean Terminal



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VIC 32 - Puffer - Helensburgh

A real step back in time this afternoon as I witnessed the VIC 32 'Puffer' departing Helensburgh pier.

As was the way today - it was a downpour. Lovely Scottish Spring weather.
 

  Vic 32 - Puffer - Off Helensburgh

Vic 32 - Puffer - Off Helensburgh

 Vic 32 - Puffer - Off Helensburgh

 Vic 32 - Puffer - Departing Helensburgh

Vic 32 - Puffer - Departing Helensburgh 
 
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River Clyde Activity

Knowing our weather is to decline to wind and rain tomorrow I took the opportunity to get some images off Greenock today.

It turned out to be quite busy so felt rewarded.

Who says there are no ships on the 'Clyde' anymore?

Cemvale - Off Greenock

SD Impetus - Off East India Harbour

Tall Ship Challenger 1 - Off Greenock

Cailín Óir - Off East India Harbour

Adoration II - Approaching East India Harbour

SD Eva - Off East India Harbour

Kingdom of Fife - Off East India Harbour

Lystind Blowin' Smoke - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Arklow Spray - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River and Arklow Spray - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River - Off East India Harbour

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Newark Castle

Knee still troublesome but needed to get some shopping.

Decided to take another wee tour around Newark Castle and get a few more images, thus making my journey worthwhile.

Results of some are here.

Newark Castle

 Newark Castle

 Newark Castle

 Newark Castle Corridor

 Newark Castle Bakery

Newark Castle

 

 Newark Castle Jetty

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.

Greenock Docks

Sun is shining  again today but still a real chill in the wind taking the edge off.

My knee is still playing up but I feel that walking on it for a short period is beneficial.

Grabbed a few images in the docks again today - nothing new there I guess.

Clyde Clipper - Victoria Harbour

Ocean Youth Trust Yachts - Victoria Harbour

 East India Harbour

 Gone Fishin'

Mount Stuart - James Watt Dock Marina

 Adoration II - James Watt Dock

 Adoration II - James Watt Dock

 Adoration II - James Watt Dock

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