Arran from Cloch Point

Looking from Cloch Point to Innellan and the isle of Arran.

MV Jupiter

Jupiter heading for Gourock,in the background are NATO warships preparing to leave the Clyde for Joint Warrior 2010.

Sailing off Cloch Point

Sailing of Cloch Point.

Western ferry passing loch long

Western ferry passing loch long

Steinau

Steinau at anchor off the coast of Gourock

Queens Dock South Basin Glasgow

Old Kilpatrick /Erskine
Greenock
Port Glasgow

During World War II, a line of mine watcher posts were built along the banks of the Clyde from Greenock to Glasgow. Most of them have been demolished or fallen into the river due to bank erosion especially in the upper reaches of the Clyde, but a few still remain although in a poor condition and normally vandalised.

The posts mainly have the same design, being built in rough brick with a concrete roof and a 12 inch slit on the front facing the river, presumably they were manned by the homegaurd.