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Friday, 20 October 2023

Louise-Marie (F931)



















 Louise-Marie (F931) is a Karel Doorman-class frigate of the Marine Component of the Belgian Armed Forces that was commissioned in 2008. It is the second of the two frigates of this class that were purchased from the Royal Netherlands Navy on 22 December 2005. It was originally commissioned in 1991 in the Netherlands, where it served as HNLMS Willem van der Zaan (F829).

Seen here on her way to KGV Dock Glasgow.

HNLMS Tromp (F803)






 HNLMS Tromp (F803) (Dutch: "Zr. Ms. Tromp") is the second De Zeven ProvinciĆ«n-class frigate of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The ship was laid down in 1999, launched in 2001, and commissioned in 2003. The frigate is named after Dutch naval heroes Maarten Tromp (1598–1653) and Cornelis Tromp (1629–1691).

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Rothesay Bay


 Rothesay Bay with the entrance to Loch Striven .

Monday, 16 October 2023

SVITZER ANGLEGARTH





 Svitzer Anglegarth heading for the Great Harbour Greenock.

Govan Partick Bridge









 The bridge has now arrived from the Netherlands along with heavy lift Craine.

Click HERE for earlier pictures.

BAE FRIGATE FACTORY

 





BAE frigate factory under construction.

Click HERE for earlier pictures

Sunday, 15 October 2023

Waverley
















 The Waverley at Ardnagal Pier on Loch Long directly below the The cobbler.