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Sunday, 21 June 2026

Thalassa














Thalassa was built and rigged in 1980 in a traditional manner as a barquentine. Rigged according to old tradition but equipped according to the latest safety standards.

In summer, Thalassa sails across Europe with various groups. In winter, the ship crosses the Atlantic with the School at Sea talent development programme.

the pictures show her at the port of Troon.

Friday, 19 June 2026

The RNLB Roy Barker VI


 The RNLI vessel 13-55 is an all-weather Shannon-class lifeboat stationed at Troon RNLI in Scotland. It was named RNLB Roy Barker VI in memory of a generous benefactor

Norma II




 Norma II dredger at the Great Harbour Greenock,she had been dredging in KGV dock Glasgow and the entrance to the river Cart.

The Norma can operate in Water Injection Dredging Mode or in plough mode.


Johnshaven




 Johnshaven is a coastal village along the North Sea located in Aberdeenshire.

In 1722 Johnshaven was recorded as the fifth‑largest fishing port in Scotland, with 26 boats employing about 130 fishermen.

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Crinan Canal Lighthouse







Crinan Canal Lighthouse marks the entrance to the 9 mile long Crinan Canal.   The canal connects Crinan with Ardrishaig and the Sound of Jura.

The hexagonal lighthouse with a red band was built in 1851.

Work started on building the canal in 1794, though it was finally opened in 1801. It provides a huge shortcut between the Inner Hebrides and the Clyde, avoiding the Kintyre peninsula. The canal was originally built for sailing and fishing vessels, and later the Clyde Puffers.