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Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Regis 2



A small tug which helped take barges to Glasgow during the construction of the new bridges,seen here at greenock.

Friday, 23 January 2009

Fort Austin A386











Fort Austin A386 supply ship,seen off the coast of Gourock degaussing.

Erskine Ferry



The Erskine ferry was established in 1777,connecting Erskine with Old Kilpatrick.
The ferry ceased operation in July 1971 when Princess Anne opened the Erskine bridge.

Thursday, 22 January 2009

Svitzer Mallaig



Svitzer Mallaig departing James Watt Dock.

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

SD Omagh




Seen in Victoria Dock Greenock on the 16 Jan 2009,she was transferring personnel from Fort George which was anchored in the bay.

Tuesday, 20 January 2009

Queen Mary

Launch of the Queen Mary from Clydebank on the 26 September 1934
A rather garish card ,a hand tint that looks fairly awful.

Monday, 19 January 2009

Ailsa Craig



Ailsa Craig from the hills above the village of Lendallfoot.