Norwegian Sun - Cruise Ship at Greenock

Greenock welcomed the last big cruise ship of the year today.

At 78,000-tonne, her last visit to Greenock was in September 2010.

 

She departed at 18:30 bound for Dublin - a little later than planned - and with the sun setting fast I wondered if I would manage any decent shots.

Although the sun disappeared behind a cloud, it suddenly burst through just as she left her berth to give some dramatic lighting.

A busier than ever schedule is planned for cruise ships to visit our waters next year, so many more photo opportunities will beckon.

Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sun - Off the Berth at Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sun - Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Norwegian Sun - Departing Greenock

Norwegian Sun - Dublin Bound

Norwegian Sun and Pilot Cutter Gantock

 Norwegian Sun - Departs in the Last Remnants of the Setting Sun

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Joint Warrior 122 - Early Arrivals

Some of the early arrivals for the 'Joint Warrior' military maritime exercise.

Great weather helped, though needless to say we got cloud at the wrong time for the photos - such is life.

More arrivals schedules for tomorrow and Friday.

USS Gettysburg (CG64) - Off Rhu Spit

USS Gettysburg (CG64) - Passing Rhu Spit

USS Mitscher (DDG-57) - Near Faslane

 USS Mitscher (DDG-57) - Near Faslane

 USS Mitscher (DDG-57) - Approaching Faslane

 HMS St Albans (F83) - Loch Long

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River Clyde - Clydebank

Having missed the 'Duncan' when she went out on her sea trials I was keen to get a few shots as she returned.

Unfortunately this meant an early start as she was taking her pilot aboard at 06:30 off Greenock.

Headed to Clydebank with the weather threatening wind and rain.

Pleased to say that it more or less stayed dry - though getting colder for sure.

While waiting I met a lady (Josie) who had come down to see 'Duncan' pass as her daughter was aboard. She was also telling me that her husband served on the original HMS Diamond.

Amazing the people you meet when out and about. 

  (HMS) Duncan Returning from First Sea Trials

 (HMS) Duncan Returning from First Sea Trials

 (HMS) Duncan Returning from First Sea Trials

 Alserbach

Alserbach

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Sunset from Langbank

A familiar view to me of the Cowal Hills as the sun sets - taken form Langbank.

Familiar as it may be - it's always changing with the light.

 Sunset - Langbank

 Sunset - Langbank

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Saturday Evening in Greenock

Decided to try my luck with the sun setting in Greenock tonight.

Feel it was worth the effort, and glad I took a chance.

SD Northern River in Great Harbour at Sunset
 

 Great Harbour at Sunset
 

 Great Harbour at Sunset

SD Eva in Her New Colours - Great Harbour
 

 SD Northern River as Sun Sets - Great Harbour

SD Raasay Berthing in Great Harbour
 

Cowal Hills and Cardwell Bay - from Lyle Hill

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SD Northern River

SD Northern River sneaked down from Glasgow this morning - no AIS signal to alert me of her movement.

Nice sunny morning made for some pleasant images.

SD Northern River - Approaching Port Glasgow

SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow
 

SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow

 SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow

SD Northern River - Passing Port Glasgow 

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Port Glasgow Shore

Been keen to try out the new 'Gimbal' recently purchased.

Fitted on one of my older tripods to have a play, and here are the results to date.

Hoverbarge - Port Glasgow
 

Navigation Light and Cormorant - Port Glasgow
 

Arklow Ruler - Off Port Glasgow
 

 Arklow Ruler - Off Port Glasgow

 Arklow Ruler - Off Port Glasgow

Arklow Ruler - Off Port Glasgow
 
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(HMS) Ambush - Royal Navy Submarine

The Royal Navy's £1.6bn submarine 'Ambush' arrived at her base on the River Clyde for the first time this morning.

The 7,400 tonne vessel was built by BAE Systems, and is the second of the 'Astute' class nuclear-powered submarines.

She will continue sea testing in the coming months, and will formally become 'HMS Ambush' when commissioned into the Royal Navy.

She will be armed with both Tomahawk land attack missiles and Spearfish torpedoes.

 HMS Ambush - Off Rhu Spit

HMS Ambush - Off Rhu Spit

HMS Ambush - Off Rhu Spit

HMS Ambush - Proceeding up to Faslane Naval Base

HMS Ambush - Faslane Naval Base 

HMS Ambush - Off Rhu Spit

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Waterloo Road - Langbank Filming

'Waterloo Road' - the BBC series being filmed in Inverclyde were in action this afternoon in Langbank.

Popped over for ten minutes and grabbed a few images.

Can't be easy filming in this weather but guesss it's only going to get worse as we approach winter.

Cast and crew I spoke with were both helpful and friendly.

Crew Filming 'Waterloo Road' in Langbank
 

Alec Newman Filming 'Waterloo Road' - Langbank
 

Filming 'Waterloo Road' in Langbank
 

Filming 'Waterloo Road' in Langbank
 

Debrief During Filming 'Waterloo Road' in Langbank

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MV Bute - Calmac Ferry

 Calmac ferry the 'MV Bute' in the James Watt Dock in Greenock for repairs due to a technical problem with one of her engines.

 MV Bute - James Watt Dock

 MV Bute - James Watt Dock

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