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Saturday 26 August 2023

Cumbrae Slip/ Challenger of Leith





The current slip, which was built in the 1970s, is now deteriorating and CMAL is looking to rebuild the structure 'Two options have been put to islanders, with the first to revamp the existing double width slipway in its current position and build a temporary slipway to maintain service during construction.

The second option is to build a new double width slipway around 25 metres south of the existing structure and transfer services to this once construction is complete.

Thursday 24 August 2023

Waverley at Rothesay













 Waverley departing Rothesay .

Ali Cat


 Ali Cat passing Toward Lighthouse on her way to Ardmaleish boat yard after cracks in her hull were found.

Tuesday 22 August 2023

AURELIA





 AURELIA is a one-off design by Tammy Moncrieff of Lerwick, Shetland and was built by Hay & Co of Lerwick in 1952 for Dr H J Harcourt of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. She was sold in 1958 and later was left in the Baltic in poor condition. Her designer sailed her back to Shetland and presumably, restored her. Eventually, she was purchased by her present owner in 1999 and is to be found sailing and racing successfully off the west coast of Scotland.

Monday 21 August 2023

MV LOCH DUNVEGAN

 













Isle of Bute ferry Colintraive to Rhubodach, Calmacs shortest ferry crossing.

Jewel of the Seas













 Jewel of the Seas is a Radiance-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean. The ship was completed in the spring of 2004 with her maiden voyage in May of that year.

Seen here departing from Greenock Ocean Terminal.