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Monday, 27 April 2009

Dea Ocean / Vos Ocean






Dea Ocean arriving at James Watt Dock ,when she emerged from the dry dock she had a new livery and a new name ,Vos Ocean ,her funnel markings have been changed to that of Vroon Offshore Services.

Friday, 24 April 2009

Matthew






Matthew at the Glasgow River Festival 2006.

This is a replica of the original built 500 years ago.
John Cabbot was a famous 15th century explorer,credited for discovering North America.
Matthew is based in Bristol.


click HERE for more information.

Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Lord of the Glens



Built in 1988 she was originally a Greek cruiser,she was lengthened in 2000.She is able to accommodate 54 passengers .Normally opperates from Oban ,but appears to have added the Clyde to her schedule.

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