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Thursday 15 January 2009

Wednesday 14 January 2009

Monday 12 January 2009

Yoker Swan / Destroyers






The Renfrew ferry Yoker Swan,photographed on a dull January day,the setting sun made a rare appearance and illuminated the ferry for a few seconds.

Friday 9 January 2009

Peru







A small coaster at anchor in Gourock Bay.

Silver Constellation









After seven weeks anchored off the coast of Largs the Silver Constellation is in the news again,apparently the Philippino crew have gone on strike as they have not been paid
and are unable to go ashore because of unpaid bills.
More photographs and the full story HERE




Another article HERE

Thursday 8 January 2009

Loch Alainn








Loch Alainn which normally opperates on the Ardmhor (Barra) - Eriskay Route.
She is seen here heading for Rothesay after helping out Loch Dunvegan at Rhubodach.

Wednesday 7 January 2009

HMS Defender





HMS Defender is the fifth ship of the Type 45 or 'D' Class of air defence destroyer (AAW) being built for the Royal Navy.

Inside the shed at the Govan shipyard,pictures taken in November 08

Tuesday 6 January 2009

Thor Confidence












Heading upriver to Glasgow on a freezing cold evening is Thor Confidence.

For more information and some technical drawings click HERE

Monday 5 January 2009

MV Jupiter



MV Jupiter departing Dunoon,also seen are AAsli,SFPA Mina.and Seabus

HMS Daring




Daring getting a lick of paint before she leaves the shipyard on the Clyde for the last time .

Sunday 4 January 2009

Curzola










Curzola making the tricky manoeuvre into Rothesay dock on 4 Jan 09

Saturday 3 January 2009

AASLI









Aasli at anchor in the bay at Gourock,she was waiting to go to Inchgreen Quay,very much a regular on the Clyde,the photographs were taken on board MV Jupiter.