Clyde Twighlight from Millport

Taken from Millport on a cold winter evening,the sun has set leaving the sky a beautiful colour.

Vasiliy Shukshin

Vessel's Details:
Ship Type: Cargo
Year Built: 1995
Length x Breadth: 90m X 13m
DeadWeight: 2792 MT
Flag: Malta [MT]
IMO: 9057288, MMSI: 256179000

Vasily Makarovich Shukshin [25 July 1929 – 2 October 1974] was a notable Soviet/Russian actor, writer, screenwriter and movie director from the Altay region who specialized in rural themes. Upon his death, Shukshin was interred at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow

Toward Lighthouse

Toward Lighthouse at Toward Point lies 6 miles south of the seaside town of Dunoon.

It was built by Robert Stevenson in 1812.

An exellent place for watching seals and the CalMac ferrys on their way to Rothesay.

Ayton Cross

Heading for James Watt Dock after another job on the Clyde.

Guide Me Fishing Boat

Small fishing boat passing Gourock on her way back to James Watt Dock.

HMCC SEEKER

The Customs and Excise cutter HMCC Seeker ,for more photographs and information on her click HERE

Jacinta

Jacinta is a 615 ton stern trawler which had a crew of 16. The ship is 50 metres long, 9.75 metres wide and needs 6 metres of water to float in. It has a 1633 horsepower diesel engine and travels at 11 nautical miles per hour.

She is seen here at Princess Dock in Glasgow for a visit during the River Festival of 2008,the crew were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic,well worth a visit.

Visit their website HERE