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Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Castle Toward


As you pass Toward Lighthouse on the way to Rothesay by ferry,you will see this large mansion house,it was built in 1832 by the famous Glasgow architect David Hamilton.
Built for the Glasgow lord Provost Kirkman Finlay,its now an out door activity centre.

Sunday, 19 April 2009

Tistedal








Tistedal preparing to berth at the container terminal at Greenock.

Friday, 17 April 2009

Mornes


On the 11 March 2009,the Mornes was involved in an accident at Hunterson on the Clyde,her bow being damaged she made her way to King George V dock in Glasgow for repairs.

You can read the official MAIB report HERE

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Aberdovey




Aberdovey is a former MOD fleet tender,seen here in the Gareloch.

She was built in 1963 by Isaac Pimblott & Sons at the Weaver Shipyard at Northwich.

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Navy/Rescue 177 Helicopter



The navy rescue helicopter was called out at lunchtime on the 12th of April when a small pleasure craft was reported to be on fire in the Largs Channel.

Monday, 13 April 2009

Canopus J







Canopus J heading down river with a load of empty containers.

You can see photographs of her arriving at Greenock container terminal HERE