HMS Defender Arrives in Glasgow

The Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer - 'HMS Defender' - returned to the river and city of her birth today as part of a weekend visit to her adopted city.

She will open to the public from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, and will also play host to organised tours for students from a number of Glasgow schools - as well as groups of Sea Cadets and university students.

Crew members are honoured to be hosted by the Lord Provost at a special reception in the City Chambers.

Passing Below the Erskine Bridge

 Passing Braehead

 Escort MOD Police Boat ' Condor' with Photographer

Commander Philip Nash

On the Bridge

Commander Philip Nash


On Deck

Commander Philip Nash Surveys Glasgow from the Bridge


Interior

Gun Turret

Royal Marine on Duty

Safely Berthed at King George V Dock

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Reflections of My Walk

A nice late afternoon walk for Maya, so took the wee 'P & S' camera to save me lugging too much gear around.

Seeing the light later I wished I had a my DSLR and tripod, but that's the way it goes some times.

Still the exercise and walk were good for both myself and the pup.

 Greenock Reservoir

Looking Over Loch Thom

Loch Thom Reflections

Loch Thom Reflections

Looking Back

 

Autumn Colours

 Looking Towards Inverkip

Reflective Bridge

Cornalees Road 

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'Golden Cross' - Final Journey for This Tug

The 'Golden Cross' is a privately owned tug that was expected to be restored.

I have previously mentioned her in my BLOG when she was beached after her moorings broke.

She had been based in Falmouth but was brought in to our waters in 2011. Originally launched in 1955 she was built by Scott and Sons of Bowling.

She broke free from her mooring in May of this year and was eventually beached on the Cowal shore near Carrick Castle, as she was identified as in danger of sinking.

A decision was made that she should be scrapped and today she was towed to Roseneath where she will be inspected prior to scrapping.

A sad end for this old lady.

Heading down Loch Long assisted by the tug 'Bruiser'

 Making Good Progress

 Seen Heading Up the Gareloch with the 'Torch' at Her Stern

 Approaching the Final Destination

 Preparing to Berth

Almost There

Safely Berthed

Clyde Shipping in November 2013 from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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'N Loire' Departing Glasgow and Out to Sea

The 'N Loire' bulk carrier was scheduled to leave Glasgow last night, but poor visibility with fog prevent a safe departure even though the tugs made the trip upriver.

This allowed me to get some images in the daylight, so I headed up to Braehead for 10:00 this morning.

Got a few images as she departed and then headed home where I got some more from my window.

Then on down to port Glasgow to get a final few shots a she passed Port Glasgow on her outward passage to sea.


Departing KGV Dock in Glasgow

Starting the Journey

 Passing Braehead

Heading Downriver


Tugs Assist


Passing Langbank

 Hard Working Tug

Approaching Port Glasgow

 Passing Port Glasgow

Final View

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'Verity' Heads to Sea

A short walk for Maya as I wait on my good lady finishing her shopping.

While at Customhouse Quay the 'Verity' appears as she passes on her way to sea.

 'Verity' Passing Greenock

'Verity' Passing Greenock

'Verity' Passing Greenock

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'Hebridean Isles' Arrives For Annual Service

'Hebridean Isles' Arrived in Greenock for her annual winter service.

She arrived just before sunset but the fading light was very attractive and the river was calm.

Quite a slow passage as she entered the dock - better safe than sorry I guess.

Once she had berthed I still had a bit of spare time so ventured up to the Lyle Hill and got quite a good image from the top.

 'Hebridean Isles' Passing the Ocean Terminal

'Hebridean Isles' Approaches Greenock


 'Hebridean Isles' Passing Greenock

Keeping a Watchful Eye 

'Hebridean Isles' at James Watt Dock

'Hebridean Isles' at James Watt Dock


 Guiding in Through the Gap at James Watt Dock

 'Hebridean Isles' at James Watt Dock

'Hebridean Isles' at James Watt Dock

A Young Couple Enjoy the View from the Lyle Hill

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Normand Subsea - Visit to Greenock

The 'Normand Subsea' arrived at the Greenock Ocean Terminal this morning.

She has been before - May 2012 I believe.

She is a Survey and Light Construction vessel specifically designed for inspection, maintenance and repair work, and also serves as an offshore supply vessel.

Arriving at Greenock Esplanade

A Closer Look

Ready to Berth at the Greenock Ocean Terminal

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