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Friday, 28 May 2021

SD Tornado




SD Tornado seen at James Watt Dock in 2008.

A140 Tornado built 1979 by Russell Hall ,one of 4 Tornado class torpedo retrievers. Displacement: 698 tons full load; Dimensions: 156 x 28 x 10 feet

Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 14 

She is now known as LEV Tornado and operates as a salvage and rescue vessel in Germany.

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

SD Husky




 Former MOD Harbour Tug SD HUSKY, built in 1969 by Babcock Marine at Appledore UK.

Retired from MoD Service being bought by Akoto Ventures at Lagos Nigeria in Sept 2011



Monday, 17 May 2021

Sunbeam







1975BUILT IN BANGOR NORTHERN IRELAND,currently in East India harbour.

MV Glen Sannox



 MV Glen Sannox at Fergusons shipyard Port Glasgow, years overdue .

Sunday, 9 May 2021

Stena Arnold








Stena Arnold passing Greenock on her way to Rothesay Dock.