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Saturday, 3 October 2009

HMCS Halifax (FFH 330)


















HMCS Halifax being escorted to King George V dock in Glasgow prior to taking part in a joint NATO exercise.

HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) is a Halifax-class frigate that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1992.

Halifax is the lead ship in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation HMCS Halifax. She carries the pennant number 330.

She is assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax in her namesake city, Halifax, a name that was also born by HMCS Halifax (K237), a Flower Class Corvette in World War II as well as the very first warship built in Halifax, HMS Halifax (1768).

HMCS Montréal FFH336
















Preparing to enter KGV dock in Glasgow prior to setting out on a NATO exercise.

HMCS Montréal (FFH 336) is a Halifax-class frigate that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1993.

Montréal is the seventh ship in her class which is based on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation HMCS Montreal.

Montréal was laid down on 8 February 1991 at Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd., Saint John and launched on 28 February 1992. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 29 September 1993 and carries the pennant number 336.

She is assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax.

Friday, 2 October 2009

Marida Magnolia


A tanker heading for Finnart on Loch Long to load a cargo of oil,typical West of Scotland weather,sun in the morning,torrential rain in the afternoon .

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Amanda



A small coaster approaching The Cloch Lighthouse.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Svitzer Mallaig



Svitzer Mallaig helping a liner leave from Greenock.

Battler

The tug Battler heading out to work on a rough sea.

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Lough Foyle


A small suction dredger belonging to Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
She is seen here at the James Watt Dock,having been in dry dock for maintenance.