Western ferries

The Short Ferry Crossing between Hunter's Quay Dunoon and McInroys point Gourock.

The ferries in the photographs are departing from Gourock.

CIMBRIA

Another victim of the global recession,this container ship operated by Hapag Lloyd is being laid up in the Great Harbour on the Clyde.

Lyle Hill Panorama

Taken from Lyle Hill in Greenock a popular place to stop and admire the Firth of Clyde.

MV Jupiter

Jupiter heading back to Gourock.

Vic 32

Vic 32 on Loch Fyne,dating from 1980s

Ettrick Bay Rothesay

This old wreck was a familiar sight for a long time on the beach during the 90s but it finally broke up during a winter storm and what remained was removed .

Sea King Rescue

The Royal Navys Sea King rescue helicopter is a familiar sight on the Clyde.

Based at Prestwick airport in Southwest Scotland, it provides 24-hour military and civilian search and rescue across a large area of Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. The flight operates 3 Sea King Mk 5 helicopters and consists of 15 officers, 11 ratings, 28 civil servants and 50 civilian staff. Tasking is varied and ranges from recovering fallen climbers in winter snow to rescuing injured fishermen up to 200 miles offshore. Additionally, Gannet SAR provides an important medical evacuation service to the many island communities on Scotland's West coast.