Hebridean Princess

The cruise ship 'Hebridean Princess' was berthed at Custom House Quay in Greenock today.

As her last cruise was yesterday I assume she is now preparing for a winter shut down and maintenance schedule to prepare her for next season.

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay
 

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay
 

Hebridean Princess at Custom House Quay

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Bowling Basin Marina

First port of call today was Dumbarton Castle where we joined a Ranger and spent some time bird watching, and improving our knowledge thanks to the RSPB members present.

Then a drive up to the Bowling Marina for another walk around this delightful area.

Quite a dull day and late in arriving but feel I've been rewarded with some fine photos for my collection.

Wee Spark - Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina Barges

Bowling Basin Marina Barges

Bowling Basin Marina Gates

Bowling Basin Marina

Vintage Lifeboat "Storm" in Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Harbour Winter Sunset 

Bowling Harbour Winter Sunset  

Bowling Basin Marina

Bowling Basin Marina

 Bowling Basin Marina

Bowling Basin Marina

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VOS Inspirer

VOS Inspirer arrived at the James Watt Dock in Greenock today for repair work.

She berthed in the dock and will move to the Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow, and is expected to be in for ten days.

Spoke with a few of the crew - a nice bunch.

Approaching James Watt Dock

 VOS Inspirer

Crew
 

Getting Closer
 

Berthing in James Watt Dock
 

 Berthed

Stern Deck

Bridge
 

Forward Deck
 

From the Stern

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James Watt Dock

A quick stroll at the dock on my home tonight.

Getting dark and a bit murky - typical winter light - and so early the darkness comes in.

Three vessels on the North wall.

Busy months with winter overhauls and maintenance at the adjacent Garvel dry dock.

SD Warden - James Watt Dock

Argyll Flyer - James Watt Dock

 Sound of Shuna - James Watt Dock

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(HMS) Duncan - Second Sea Trials

The 'Duncan' left Glasgow today and headed downriver to begin her second sea trials.

She was escorted with the tugs Battler and Bruiser.

She will return to Glasgow on completion of the trials and thereafter she is scheduled to head to Portsmouth in March 2013.

 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge
 

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Erskine Bridge
 

 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow
 

 HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow
 

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Passing Port Glasgow

Tug Bruiser - Passing Port Glasgow
 

Tug Battler - Passing Port Glasgow
 

HMS Duncan on Second Sea Trials - Tugs Escorting

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Yeoman Bank - Bulk Carrier

The bulk carrier 'Yeoman Bank' came down from Glasgow today and here are a few shots as she passed Port Glasgow.

I was very fortunate to catch her before the weather closed in again and back to heavy rain and strong winds.

She is bound for Garrucha in Spain.

Ayton Cross and Svitzer Milford were the tugs escorting her on her passage downriver.

 Ayton Cross - Lead Tug with Yeoman Bank Passing Port Glasgow

Yeoman Bank - Passing Port Glasgow
 

Yeoman Bank Passing Port Glasgow

 Yeoman Bank - Passing Port Glasgow

Yeoman Bank Passing Port Glasgow

 Yeoman Bank with Tugs - Passing Port Glasgow

Svitzer Milford with Yeoman Bank - Passing Port Glasgow

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