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Sunday, 8 March 2026

Vanguard Submarine




















The Vanguard class is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) in service with the Royal Navy. The class was introduced in 1994 as part of the Trident nuclear programme, and comprises four vessels: Vanguard, Victorious, Vigilant and Vengeance, built between 1986 and 1999 at Barrow-in-Furness by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering, now owned by BAE Systems. All four boats are based at HM Naval Base Clyde (HMS Neptune), 40 km (25 mi) west of Glasgow.

She is seen here departing the Gareloch before entering into the River Clyde.

HMS Birmingham (Type 26)






 The bow section of HMS Birmingham was carried by barge to the BAE Systems shipyard at Govan.

The bow unit will now be moved into the huge new shipbuilding hall at Govan .Where BAE System, the main contractor, is assembling the warship.

Friday, 6 March 2026

Holy Loch





 Wreck seen at the Holy Loch.

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51


 USS Arleigh Burke (DDG51) seen here at Falane submarine base Scotland,she is currently reported to be patrolling in the  Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Waverley



 Waverley at James Watt Dock Greenock,her masts have been removed for renovation.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Century Beijing








 CENTURY BEIJING (IMO 1015349) is a Dry bulk/Ultramax vessel built in 2024 and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. She has an overall length (LOA) of 199 meters and a width (beam) of 32 meters. Her summer deadweight capacity is 63,743 tonnes.

She is seen here at KGV Dock loading scrap metal.

MV Isle of Islay







 MV Isle of Islay, the first of four ferries being built at Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey will serve Islay and Jura when she enters service, and will be joined by her sister vessel MV Loch Indaal later this year. Photographed at Garvel dry dock  Greenock.