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. 

NACC AFRICAN

 The vessel NACC AFRICAN (IMO 9116515, MMSI 352003075) is a Cement Carrier built in 1996 (30 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama.

She is seen here arriving at KGV dock Glasgow.

Waalvliet

 The ship is a general cargo vessel operated by Dutch company Hartel, delivered in 2025 

The most innovative aspect is her pair of vertical structures at the bow: these are Econowind rigid windfoils – a new generation of adjustable sails that rotate with the wind and generate aerodynamic lift similar to that of an aircraft wing. According to the manufacturer, the thrust generated is equivalent to around 80 square metres of conventional sail, helping reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

She is seen here at KGV dock Glasgow.

Boka Spearfish

 Boka Spearfish is an Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel designed and equipped for subsea operation duties such as construction and installation work, inspection and maintenance. 

Photographed at Aberdeen Harbour.

Majestic Princess

 Majestic Princess is a British-registered Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Monfalcone and delivered in March 2017, she became the third Royal-class ship to debut in the fleet.

She is seen here departing from Greenock. Photographs can be found on my blog https://www.riverclydephotography.uk/..

Three Boys

 Three Boys having  some work carried out by Laing Marine Troon .

Astria

Astria at the Port of troon.

Majestic Princess

 Majestic Princess is a British-registered Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Monfalcone and delivered in March 2017, she became the third Royal-class ship to debut in the fleet.

The pictures show her departing from Greenock.

Vos Traveller

 ERRV (Emergency response and rescue vessel) / Safety-standby vessel at Dales dry dock Aberdeen.