Tistedal

Tistedal preparing to berth at the container terminal at Greenock.

Tugs on the Clyde

Mornes

On the 11 March 2009,the Mornes was involved in an accident at Hunterson on the Clyde,her bow being damaged she made her way to King George V dock in Glasgow for repairs.

You can read the official MAIB report HERE

Aberdovey

Aberdovey is a former MOD fleet tender,seen here in the Gareloch.

She was built in 1963 by Isaac Pimblott & Sons at the Weaver Shipyard at Northwich.

Navy/Rescue 177 Helicopter

The navy rescue helicopter was called out at lunchtime on the 12th of April when a small pleasure craft was reported to be on fire in the Largs Channel.

Canopus J

Canopus J heading down river with a load of empty containers.

You can see photographs of her arriving at Greenock container terminal HERE

AMT Discoverer /Red Dolphin

The barge arrived at Fergusons shipbuilder to be converted to a cable layer in Dec 08


The barge was met at Greenock by Red Dolphin who would tow it to its final destination.







Arriving at Gourock the Svitzer tugs handed the tow over to Red Dolphin.

To see what the barge looked like before ,click HERE

The Clyde from George V bidge

This Post Card is dated 1906

Millennium

Ministry of Defence police launch Millennium.

Dea Ocean

Dea Ocean seen entering James Watt Dock on the 5th of April 2009.
She is an Emergency Rescue and Response Vessel operating in the North Sea.

For more information click HERE

Tugs and Workboats

Border Shepherd

Built by Lithgows Port Glasgow 1960
Yard No 1130
Engines by J G Kincaid & Co Ltd

Univoyager

A breezy day on the Clyde,March 2009

Wilson Grimsby

In the background is Castle Hill Dunoon.

Departing the Clyde after discharging a her cargo at Shieldhall in Glasgow.

Canopus J

Canopus J leaving the Clyde with a load of empty containers.

click HERE for more pictures of her.