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Sunday 18 January 2009

SD NIMBLE











SD Nimble at Scotstoun to help HMS Daring down the Clyde, as she was officially handed over to the Royal Navy it was Military tugs who had the job of guiding her down the Clyde.

SD IMPETUS






SD Impetus at Scotstoun shipyard to help HMS Daring down the Clyde

Friday 16 January 2009

HMS Daring



















HMS Daring leaves the shipyard at Scotstoun in Glasgow for the last time,she will head for her home port of Portsmouth.

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.