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Saturday, 3 June 2023

Lord of the Highlands




 Lord of the Highlands berthed at James Watt Dock Greenock, she spends the summer months on the  Caledonian Canal.

Loch Long Torpedo Range















 Loch Long Torpedo Range, sometimes referred to as Arrochar Torpedo Range.

The range was used between 1912 and 1980 when it was decommissioned.

More information about the range can be found HERE


Friday, 2 June 2023

Australis











 Crude oil tanker Australis at Finnart oil terminal on Loch Long.

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

SD Moorfowl




 Sd Moorfowl a support vessel for the Royal Navy at James Watt Dock.

Arklow valley





 Cargo ship collecting scrap at Sheildhall Glasgow.

Einstein




 Container ship at Greenock 

Rocinante





Super yacht Rocinante at James Watt Dock Greenock.

Rocinante is a 78.5 m / 257′7″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Lurssen in 2008. With a beam of 13.97 m and a draft of 3.75 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 2334 tons. She is powered by Caterpillar engines of 2717 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots. Rocinante's maximum range is estimated at 6000 nautical miles. The motor yacht can accommodate 18 guests in 9 cabins with an interior design by Albert Pinto and an exterior design by Espen Oeino.