HMS Forth

HMS Forth is the first of three new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built at Govan in Glasgow.

The 90 metre OPV is based on a proven BAE Systems design which is already in service with the Brazilian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Engineers at BAE Systems have modified the design, ensuring it meets the requirements of the Royal Navy.

 The OPVs will be globally deployable and capable of ocean patrol with a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 24 knots. The first of class is expected to be delivered to the Royal Navy in 2017.

Warrior

Svitzer tug Warrior at work.

Fairlie Moor

Views from Fairlie Moor,looking toward the Isle of Arran Isle of Cumbrae and Little Isle of Cumbrae.

Azamara Quest

Evening departure from Greenock.

Ayr Harbour

Post card from from about 1920 of Ayr Harbour.

Waverley

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond looming large with Dumbarton town in the foreground.