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Tuesday 9 May 2017

Monday 8 May 2017

USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51)













USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51) is a Safeguard-class salvage ship, the second United States Navy ship of that name.

Grasp was laid down on 30 March 1983 by Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; launched on 2 May 1985; and commissioned on 14 December 1985 as USS Grasp (ARS-51).[1][2]

Grasp is the second ship of the newest auxiliary rescue and salvage class of vessels constructed for the US Navy. The rugged construction of this steel-hulled vessel, combined with her speed and endurance, make Grasp well-suited for rescue and salvage operations throughout the world. The hull below the waterline is ice-strengthened.

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Monday 1 May 2017

Arrochar Alps

Panorama from Greenock Esplanade,looking towards the 'Arrochar Alps' as the locals call the view.

Saturday 29 April 2017

Thursday 27 April 2017

Monday 24 April 2017

Moon Rise

The moon rising over the Kilpatrick Hills as seen from the timber ponds at Port Glasgow.

Friday 21 April 2017

Wednesday 19 April 2017

Louise-Marie (F931)










Louise-Marie (F931) is a Karel Doorman-class frigate of the Marine Component of the Belgian Armed Forces that was commissioned in 2008. It is the second of the two frigates of this class that were purchased from the Royal Netherlands Navy on 22 December 2005. During its service in the Netherlands, it was known as HNLMS Willem van der Zaan (F829).