Dougie Coull Photography

Monday, 13 May 2013

'Eide Fighter' Tug - Off East India Harbour, Greenock

The tug 'Eide Fighter' arrived in Greenock today.

She will tow the barge with the cable reel featured in an earlier Blog to Poland.

Her planned departure is Wednesday of this week.

Approaching Greenock

Wheelhouse

Heading to Inchgreen Repair Quay

Stern View

Passing East India Harbour

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Friday, 10 May 2013

Steam Trains Head North - West Highland Line

Despite the miserable 'summer' weather continuing to make things challenging - I went across to Garelochhead to get a few images of the steam train heading to Fort William for the start of the summer Jacobite train tours.

It rained hard while they were at the station - so images are perhaps not as nice as I would have liked.

44871 and 62005 - Garelochhead Station

Train Carriage - Garelochhead Station

44871 and 62005 - Garelochhead Station

Keeping Dry

Plenty Steam

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HMS Ambush Submarine - Faslane Departure

I was fortunate enough to catch HMS Ambush as she departed Faslane.

I was on my way to Garelochhead to get a few images the the North bound steam train when I saw her come down the loch.

Approaching Rhu Narrows

Crew on Deck

Tugs in Close Attendance

Slipping Past Rhu Narrows

Passing Roseneath

Passing Roseneath Outbound

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Ultimax - Bulk Carrier

Nice to see one of the bigger vessels on the Clyde.

The bulk carrier ' Ultimax' passed Port Glasgow on her way upriver to Glasgow this morning, so got a few images before I headed over to the other side of the river.

'Ultimax' Approaching Port Glasgow

'Ultimax' Passing Port Glasgow

'Ultimax' and the Tug 'Anglegarth'

Tug ' Anglegarth'

'Ultimax' Heads on Upriver to Glasgow

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Thursday, 9 May 2013

Cargo ship 'UFA' - arrives Greenock for Repairs

The cargo ship 'UFA' - a russian owned vessel - arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock just after lunch.

She had a collision with the West Pier at Ayr harbour.

The damage is clearly visible, and she will now be assessed for repair work.

Although unconfirmed I understand she had a problem with her steering gear.

Passing East India Harbour in the Driving Rain

Tugs 'Battler' and 'Bruiser' Assist the 'UFA'

'UFA' Arriving in the Rain

'UFA' Damage

'UFA' Entering the James Watt Dock

'UFA' Damage

Tug 'Bruiser' Assists the Move

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River Clyde Activity Today

A few images on a very wet day in Greenock.

SD Clyde Racer off Greenock

Tug 'Battler' Escorts the 'UFA' to James Watt Dock

White or Buff - You Decide

Tug 'Bruiser'

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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

'Stavros S Niarchos' - Open Day

I braved the wind and rain and went aboard the 'Stavros S Niarchos' today as she was open to the public.

I had a bit of sympathy as the weather undermined the best efforts of the crew.

However, a delightful and enthusiastic Rachael showed me around the vessel, and was very patient as I stopped to take a few photos on my way round.

So, despite the weather, the visit was well worthwhile.