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Sunday 31 May 2009
Saturday 30 May 2009
Thursday 28 May 2009
Girvan Boat Yard
Founded post WWII by Alexander Noble and three of his sons in a shed on the ground now occupied by the yard. The yard is now run by the grandsons and only does repair work to commercial craft and refit work for the RNLI. There are 2 slips up the river at the back of the yard which run into the shed where the RNLI work is done.
Their own-build boats are distinguished by a thistle carved at the bow. In later years (until about 5 years ago) they started building in steel, and specialised in fish farm wokboats.
Their own-build boats are distinguished by a thistle carved at the bow. In later years (until about 5 years ago) they started building in steel, and specialised in fish farm wokboats.
Thanks to Iain Crosbie for the information.
Wednesday 27 May 2009
Arleigh Burke 51
Molly Ban
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Sunday 24 May 2009
Saturday 23 May 2009
Spirit of Adventure
Spirit of Adventure seen here departing from a short trip up Loch Long,apparently living up to her name as I have never known any cruise ships to enter Loch Long.
In May 2007 she was caught in a cyclone close to Madagascar,although the ship wasn't damaged it was reported that furniture including the grand piano was dislodged .
She headed for shelter in a port in Madagascar were the cruise was cancelled.
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Foyle Rambler
Foyle Rambler is a small ferry which operates on Lough Foyle between Buncrana and Rathmullan [Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland].
She is seen here in James Watt Dock awaiting dry docking for her annual overhaul for 2009.
Click HERE for more information.
Sunday 17 May 2009
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