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Monday, 16 February 2026

The Gantocks




 The Gantocks is a small group of rocks lying off Dunoon in the upper Firth of Clyde, West of Scotland.

The PS Waverley grounded on the rocks on 15 July 1977, with 715 passengers on board.

Wyre Estuary



Wyre Estuary (Dredger)Originally built in 1971, Wyre Estuary has been fully modernised and renovated in 2023 by Wyre Marine, transforming her into a highly efficient and adaptable dredging vessel.

Now fitted with a long-reach excavator and equipped with a range of specialised buckets.

She is seen here at the entrance to the Holy Loch which is the dumping ground for spoil on the Clyde. 

Click HERE for more detailed pictures.

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Portpatrick










Portpatrick is a picturesque coastal village on the west coast of the Rhins of Galloway in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Often described as a "hidden gem"

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Friday, 13 February 2026

SS Explorer




 The SS Explorer is a historic steam-powered fisheries research vessel currently undergoing restoration in Leith Docks, Edinburgh. Launched in 1955, she is one of the last surviving sea-going steam trawlers in the world and represents a critical era of Scottish maritime and scientific innovation. 

Check the official website HERE

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Dawn Venture



Dawn Venture Charters Portpatrick,seen here at Girvan for a check up and fresh coat of paint.

Dawn Venture has a website HERE.