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Sunday, 12 May 2024

Custom House


 Greenock Custom House was built in 1818 it was designed by Scottish architect William Burn (1789-1870) at a cost of £30,000.  It it situated at Custom House Quay, or Steamboat Quay as it was once called. 

The building is very grand and powerful looking with its Doric columns, Greenock was at the time a very important and grand town.

Robert Burns worked in the Custom House for a period.

Thursday, 9 May 2024

RONJAFISK


















 RONJAFISK (IMO: 9845582) is a Fish Carrier and is sailing under the flag of Norway. Her length overall (LOA) is 70 meters and her width is 18 meters.

She is seen here entering James Watt Dock for annual maintenance check up. 

Mikal With







 MIKAL WITH (IMO: 9221308) is a General Cargo ship and is sailing under the flag of Norway. 

She is seen here at Troon Dry Dock.

Robun Delfzul











 Robun Delfzul Departing KGV Glasgow.

WAVERLEY SEA TRIALS MAY 2024



Waverley at Greenock on sea trials for her 2024 summer season.

Tuesday, 7 May 2024

ULTRA VIRTUE











 The vessel ULTRA VIRTUE (IMO 9933028, MMSI 352001784) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2022 (2 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama.

Loading scrap at KGV Dock Glasgow.


My Lads LH223



 My Lads landing her catch at Largs.