Spessart

The German tanker Spessart (A1442) is a Rhön-class tanker of the German Navy. She was commissioned at Kiel on 5 September 1977.

Spessart was originally built for civilian service by Kröger of Rendsburg in 1974. On 5 September 1977 she was commissioned into the Deutsche Marine, based at Kiel.[1]

On 29 March 2009, as she was taking part in Operation Atalanta, Spessart was attacked by a 7-man pirate boat.[2][3] In addition to the regular 40-man civilian crew, Spessart carried a 12-man security detail which exchanged small arm fire with the pirates, and repelled the assault.

Sms Leah

Sms Leah at Ardrossan Harbour.

SD Reliable

SD Reliable passing Greenock Ocean Terminal,

Mein Schiff

Mein Schiff passing Gourock.

Svitzer Anglegarth

At work at KGV dock Glasgow.

Ranger

Ranger landing her catch at Largs.

Sound of Soay

Sound of Soay making her way across the Firth.

Ali Cat HDMS Niels Juel (F363)

Ali Cat passing  HDMS Niels Juel (F363)

PS Maid of the Loch

Clyde Built Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond.
Still under restoration.

HMS Sutherland.

HMS Sutherland on a training exercise at the Tail of the Bank.