Fure Nord - Tanker Berthing

The 'Fure Nord'  arriving at Rothesay Dock near Glasgow.

She was safely berthed with the aid of the tugs.

Nice bright sunshine in between showers but still unseasonably cold.

 Fure Nord - Off Rothesay Dock

Ayton Cross Assisting Fure Nord - Off Rothesay Dock

Bruiser leads Fure Nord with Ayton Cross taking up the rear - Off Rothesay Dock

Fure Nord

 

 Tug Bruiser - Well Keeled Over

Fure Nord - In Rothesay Dock

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River Clyde Today

A quick turn down to Greenock this morning - not too much happening but nice to see the 'Puffer' as she departed and headed to Loch Long.

"Lang may her lum reek".

SD Impetus - Heading to Great Harbour

 VIC 32 - Puffer Departing Greenock

Torch - Off East India Harbour

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VIC 32 - Clyde Puffer

VIC 32 is our last seagoing coal fired steam 'Clyde Puffer'.

Built in 1943 she is well known on the West Coast of Scotland.

Today I was very privileged to be invited aboard - and of course took the opportunity to get a few images.

 VIC 32  Plate

VIC 32 Living Quarters

 VIC 32 - Puffer

VIC 32 Living Quarters

 

VIC 32 - Puffer

 VIC 32 - Puffer Galley

VIC 32 - Puffer Wheelhouse

VIC 32 - Puffer

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Greenock Docks

 A few images from around the docks in Greenock today.

SD Raasay is in for maintenance, and Willowgarth will be dry docking tomorrow.

Balmoral should be Glasgow bound sometime this week.

SD Raasay - Serco Boat

 Arklow Viking - Off East India Harbour - 14 May 2012

Balmoral in James Watt Dock

Svitzer Tug - Willowgarth - James Watt Dock

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Greenock - On the Clyde

It's been a hectic day for sure, but managed down to catch a bit of movement on the river this evening.

Caribbean Princess departing a little late due to a passenger delay.

Then the Saimaagracht arrived to take her berth at the Greenock Ocean Terminal.

 Caribbean Princess - Departing to Southampton

 Caribbean Princess - Off Greenock Esplanade

Caribbean Princess - Departing Greenock

Saimaagracht - Approaching Greenock Ocean Terminal

Windsurfer - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Saimaagracht - Off Greenock Esplanade

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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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