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Thursday 28 June 2012

HMS St Albans











HMS St Albans a type 23 frigate was launched on the River Clyde on Saturday 6 May 2000. She was built at BAE Systems Yarrows Yard in Scotstoun, Glasgow.
On the 27 October 2002, before she had even entered operational service, St Albans was struck by the P&O ferry Pride of Portsmouth when gale force winds pushed the ferry into the ship whilst secure on her berth in Portsmouth. St Albans suffered damage to the gun deck; the sea boat supports (davits) and the bridge wing. However, no members of the crew were injured.

Thursday 21 June 2012

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Thursday 14 June 2012

Monday 11 June 2012

St Mungo





Working to clear debris from the river,the building being constructed in the background is Glasgow's new concert hall The Hydro.

Sunday 10 June 2012

Friday 8 June 2012