Around the James Watt Dock - Greenock

Oh to live in Inverclyde, weather changes quickly keeping it interesting, and keeps you on your toes.

In between showers (not to many mind you) managed a few images of ships in the James Watt Dock.

It's a busy time of year as a lot of vessels are getting their winter refits.

Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

SD Salmoor - off Greenock

 Ayton Cross - James Watt Dock

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Few Craft Around Today - River Clyde Area

Headed down to Greenock but a bit too late to get good light.

Follows  few images ......
 

 Coastal Deniz - Container Ship

Admiral Day - Dredger

 Deep Sea One - Fishing Boat

 Hebridean Princess - Winter Refit

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Chuetsu Maru - Cargo Ship

Chuetsu Maru arrived on the Clyde today with a cargo of animal feed. She made her way to KGV docks in Glasgow, and was assisted by three tugs - Ayton Cross, Anglegarth, and Svitzer Milford.

She is a large vessel and in the confines of the Clyde looked pretty awesome.

 Chuetsu Maru with Ayton Cross

Chuetsu Maru - Passing Braehead

 Chuetsu Maru - Tugs Assisting

Chuetsu Maru from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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River Clyde - Braehead

Sunny, and not too cold today.

Taken at Braehead, Scotland.

WD Michel - Dredging Survey Vessel

(HMS) Dragon - Fitting Out

WD Michel - Dredging Survey Vessel

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Around Greenock Dock Area

A few images from around the dock areas of Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Cold and a heavy snowfall first thing this morning.

A bit of a break in the weather later in the day, but showers soon returned.

 Winch - Old Lithgow's Basin, Greenock

 

 Sir John Murray - James Watt Dock

 SD Newton (Research Vessel) - Great Harbour, Greenock

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Mojito - Tanker

The tanker "Mojito" - passing Port Glasgow on her way upriver to Glasgow.

The tug Anglegarth assists.

Cold day as it had snowed earlier as you can see from the hills.

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth Assists

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth Assists

 Mojito - Passing Port Glasgow -Anglegarth at the Stern

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Four Aida - Cargo Ship

The cargo ship 'Four Aida' approaches 'King George V' docks for berthing and discharge of cargo.

Nice and sunny at Braehead and very calm.

 Four Aida - Cargo Ship

 Four Aida - Approaching KGV Docks

 Four Aida - Berthing at KGV

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Wander Around Greenock Docks

Quite cold today, but went for a stroll around the docks area of Greenock .

Rewarded with a few images.

 Flying Spindrift - James Watt Dock

 Ali Cat - James Watt Dock

 Serco Vessels - Great Harbour

 Redeemer - James Watt Dock

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SD Moorhen

SD Moorhen makes her way to James Watt Dock in Greenock this afternoon.

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

 SD Moorhen - River Clyde

SD Moorhen - River Clyde

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Edinburgh Visit - The Zoo

Last minute decision this morning to head East and visit Edinburgh Zoo.

I'll not get into the argument as to the suitability of Zoos - but some rewarding sights, and some sad ones.

Will probably return later in the year when the weather is a bit better, and the nights longer.

 Darwin's Rhea - Edinburgh Zoo

 Jaguar - Edinburgh Zoo

 Penguin - Edinburgh Zoo

 Baboon - Edinburgh Zoo

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HMS Ramsey - Dry Docking at Garvel, Greenock

HMS Ramsey came over to Greenock today and entered the Garvel Dry Dock. 

She was escorted by SD Jupiter and SD Nimble - the Serco tugs.

All the crew from all the vessels that I was in close proximity to today were bright and cheery with waves being exchanged - now that was nice.

SD Jupiter, SD Nimble, and HMS Ramsey

HMS Ramsey - M110 - Entering Garvel Dry Dock

 SD Jupiter leaving James Watt Dock

HMS Ramsey from Dougie Coull on Vimeo.

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Busy Morning on the Clyde

We have a very busy morning on the River Clyde, and here's a few pics with some of the activities.

 Sten Frigg Heading to Glasgow

 Ayton Cross Returning to James Watt Dock

 Bregen - Tanker - Heading Past Greenock

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Dumbarton Castle

At last managed a visit over to Dumbarton Castle. Weather was fair, though a very heavy shower as I was at the summit.

While at the Castle I took out a membership to Historic Scotland.

The young lady at reception - Stacey - was very helpful and a good ambassador for the castle and Historic Scotland.

Entrance - Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle Cannon

Dumbarton Castle Summit

 Dumbarton Castle - River Clyde View

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Gourock - Views

Early evening views across the Clyde

Evening View - Gourock Pier

 Evening View Across Roseneath

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River Clyde Activity

The forecast rain didn't arrive, but still a cold day and rather dull.

Couple of pics taken for East India Harbour, Greenock.

 Scot Isles - Passing East India Harbour, Greenock

 Scot Isles - Passing East India Harbour, Greenock

 Loch Shira - Entering Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

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'Caledonian Isles' - arrives at Greenock

A nice sunny day, though treacherous as the icy pavements are both wet and slippery.

'Caledonian Isles' arriving at James Watt Dock and will probably go in to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow for her winter refit.

 Caledonian Isles - approaching Greenock

 Caledonian Isles & Hebridean Princess - James Watt Dock, Greenock

 Caledonian Isles - approaching James Watt Dock, Greenock

 
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