Dougie Coull Photography

Sunday, 2 September 2012

Life Aboard the Lord Nelson

I spent a very enjoyable hour aboard the Lord Nelson having been invited for a tour by Jennie, and John - the captain.

Having sailed on the 'Sir Winston Churchill' many years ago I always enjoy my 'below decks' visits to the visiting sailing vessels.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is the registered charity that owns and operates both the 'Lord Nelson' and 'Tenacious'.

I think they do a fantastic and very worthwhile job with these vessels.

More information is available at their web site - http://www.jst.org.uk/

Wheelhouse on the Lord Nelson

Second Mate Lesley Aboard the Lord Nelson

Staircase and Lift - Lord Nelson

Planning Meeting on the Lord Nelson

Sleeping Accomodation on the Lord Nelson

One of the Lifts on the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson Himself in the Recreation Area

Jennie at the Bar in the Recreation Area Aboard the Lord Nelson

Recreation Area on the Lord Nelson

'Dad' the Assistant Cook on the Lord Nelson

Loading Provisions Aboard the Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson's Wheelhouse

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Saturday, 1 September 2012

Lord Nelson Sail Training Vessel

The 'Lord Nelson' was out on the river today for a short trip and then back to Custom House Quay.

She's away tomorrow for an eight day cruise heading North, and then back a week on Monday.

Nice to catch her with a few sails up. A wee bit of sunshine would have been great.

Lord Nelson - Off Gourock

Lord Nelson Crew at Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson Approaching Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Friday, 31 August 2012

Save Greenock Clyde Coastguard - Flare Demonstration

Tonight saw a flotilla of small boats gather off Greenock Esplanade as part of the 'Save Clyde Coastguard' - and the owners fired off red flares to show their support.

Clyde Coastguard is to close in December of this year with its work being transferred to other centres.

A large crown gathered on the Esplanade to view the spectacle and also offer their vocal support to the campaign.

Strathclyde Police were present on shore and afloat, as they had previously issued a statement stressing that setting off red distress flares is potentially dangerous and against the law unless done in an emergency.

I saw no signs of this being enforced I'm pleased to say.

Small Boats Gather for the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

Shore Supporters Joining in the Support at the Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration - Off Greenock Esplanade

A Rouge Flare Landed Near Houses - Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration

Save Clyde Coastguard Flare Demonstration with Canoeists Lending Support

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Lord Nelson - Greenock Arrival

The training ship 'Lord Nelson' arrived in Greenock this morning at around 09:30.

A rather dreich morning with the odd spot of rain.

Nevertheless there was a small crowd assembled to meet and greet her and her crew as she arrived.

Awaiting the Berthing of Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson Arriving at Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson Crew - Custom House Quay

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Berthing the Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson RHIB - Custom House Quay, Greenock

Lord Nelson - Custom House Quay, Greenock

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Saturday, 25 August 2012

Skelmorlie Aisle - Largs

The 'Skelmorlie Aisle' is regarded as one of the most ancient and ornate in Scotland.

It was built in 1636 as a shrine by Sir Robert Montgomerie - a Scottish knight - to keep alive the memory of his wife Dame Margaret Montgomerie who had been killed in a riding accident a few years earlier.

Inside it comprises a Renaissance canopied tomb above the burial-vault entrance.