Three Loch Classic Car Event

Today we have the Three Loch Classic Car Event and a lovely sunny and warm morning ensured everyone was in good spirits.

The Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club once again play host - this is their 12th year and a great setting.

The event started around 10:00 and the cars planned to drive through Helensburgh, Glen Fruin, Rosneath, and Arrochar, before tackling the old 'Rest and Be Thankful' then returning via Glen Douglas.

I'm unsure if the route was completed as their was a serious road traffic accident on the Loch Lomond road and there were long tailbacks as I headed home.


Beautiful Rhu in the Sunshine

 Austin Arrow

 Smiling Faces in the MG

 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS

 MG Roadster

 Ferrari Dino

Humber Super Snipe 

 MG Roadster 

Daimler 

Ready for the Start


Cars Departed and the Silence of the Trees Remains

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Prestwick Airport Trip

On hearing that we may see a couple of Skyhawks at Prestwick it was always going to be a drive down to get a few photos.

They arrived much later than I had expected, but it gave me time to walk Maya and catch up with a few friends.

I also managed a few photos of some of the other aircraft about on the day.

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EFD)

 Cargolux (747-4R7F)

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EMJ)

 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (G-BOAH)

 Aerospace Gulfstream 5 (N551GT) on Approach

 Aerospace Gulfstream 5 (N551GT) Landing

 Cargolux (747-4R7F) 'City of Walferdange'

Cargolux (747-4R7F) Departing

Two A4N Skyhawks

 A4N Skyhawk N166EM

 A4N Skyhawk N167EM on Approach

 A4N Skyhawk N167EM about to Touch Down

  A4N Skyhawk N167EM 

 Robin DR400/120 Dauphin

 Ryanair Boeing 737 (EI-EMJ) Prepares to Depart

Scottish Aviation Bulldog 124 (G-ASAL)

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Govan on the Clyde

Having completed the tour at Fairfields it was a short drive to catch the Govan Ferry across to the North of the river.

Keen to get some photos of the section of (HMS) Prince of Wales - the aircraft carrier currently  under construction.

The section will be moved by barge to Rosyth where it will be assembled with the other section being constructed.

Arranged to go down the river on a RHIB, and thankfully was blessed with a bit of sunshine.

Aboard the Govan Ferry

 Lower Block Section Numbered Four

Barge in Position

Loading Will Take Place Overnight


 Heading Back to Base


Costa del Clyde as the Sun Shines

 Glenlee Sailing Ship

Riverside Museum and the Glenlee 

View Across from the South Side 

 Old Govan Ferry

 St Mungo - Glasgow Fire Boat


Govan Ferry - "Ellens Isle"

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Fairfield Heritage Centre

Fairfields was a major shipbuilding yard based at Govan in Glasgow.

Here luxurious ocean liners, steamers, and naval ships were built by Clydeside tradesmen for the entire world.

My uncle was a welder in the yard very many years ago.

The original yard has had many different owners and has survived to become one of only two shipyards still in operation on the Clyde today.

BAE Systems now own the yard and shipbuilding continues with naval contracts.

The main office block of the actual Fairfield yard is now separate from the BAE yard and recently underwent a major restoration programme. I hope these images give an idea of how the building looks.

Much credit goes to the volunteers who keep the facility open, and arrange tours and lectures.

 Main Office

Corridor

 Stately Looking

 Exhibits

 Preserved Office

 More Exhibits

Attentive Audience

Model Ships Line the Corridor

Stairwell and Entrance

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'Crystal Serenity' - Greenock Visit

Crystal Serenity arrived to some welcome sunshine this morning for her first ever visit to Greenock.

 She passed Gourock about 07:15 and made her way along the Greenock Esplanade before berthing at the Ocean Terminal.

 She departed just after 21:30 bound for Liverpool on the next stage of her cruise.

Inward Bound


Passing Greenock Esplanade


Approaching Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Departing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Lights On 

On Her Way


Bound for Sea

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Cruise Ship 'Marina' - First Greenock Visit

Another cruise ship arrives in Greenock this morning - though sadly on a very dull, grey, wet morning.

 This is the first time visit of the Oceanic Cruise vessel 'Marina' as she journeyed across from Belfast last night.

Let's hope her passengers and crew get some cheer from their time ashore today.

She is scheduled to depart at 20:00 this evening, and she will be bound for Liverpool on the next stop of her UK tour.


Arriving at Greenock Esplanade


Anglegarth Assists with Berthing

Scottish Summer Welcome

 Berthing at Greenock Ocean Terminal

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