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Monday 17 October 2011

Saturday 15 October 2011

Svitzer Milford



Svitzer Milford passing Lystind while on her way to a job.

Thursday 13 October 2011

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Loch Tarbert



Loch Tarbert seen passing Gourock on a rather dull and wet day,her usual route is Claonaig to Lochranza .

Monday 10 October 2011

LÉ Orla (P41)










LÉ Orla (P41) is a Peacock-class patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service. Like the rest of her class, she was originally designed for use by the British Royal Navy in Hong Kong waters, and was delivered in 1985 by Hall, Russell & Company as HMS Swift (P243). She is the sister ship to LÉ Ciara.

In July 2007, the LÉ Orla assisted in an operation which resulted in the largest seizure of cocaine in the history of the state.

LÉ Orla (P41) has 712 tons displacement, fully loaded, was launched in 1984 and bought by the Irish government in 1988. She is powered by two Crossley Pielstick 18 PA6V 280 diesels rated at 14,000 hp, providing a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 4,000 km at 17 knots.[3] She carries a crew of 39, including six officers. She is armed with one 76 mm/62 OTO Melara compact gun; 2 x 20mm Rh202 Rheinmetall weapons and four 7.62 mm machine-guns.

Friday 7 October 2011

Anglegarth








Svitzer Anglegarth departing James Watt Dock during the Tall Ships 2011

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Clyde Renfrew Panorama






Renfrew and BAE Systems shipyard,better known as Yarrows,three type 45 destroyers can be seen,HMS Dragon,Duncan and Defender.

Monday 3 October 2011