German frigate Hessen F221

Built by Nordseewerke, Emden, Hessen was the third and final ship of the Sachsen class to be launched and then commissioned into the German Navy. She is based at Wilhelmshaven with the other ships of the Sachsen class.

Seen here arriving in Glasgow Scotland.

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 Provinciën-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).

Rothesay Bay

 Rothesay Bay with the entrance to Loch Striven .

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.

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BAE FRIGATE FACTORY

 

BAE frigate factory under construction.

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