Type 45 progress

A look at the Type 45 progress on the River Clyde, Glasgow. Over at BAE Govan the final Type 45, DUNCAN (D37), is under construction. Over the course of Friday and Saturday the bow and bridge section was moved down the slip into it's final position. With the module hall now clear of Type 45 blocks, Govan has now started work on their share of the Aircraft Carrier programme. More details on the Carrier's can be Read Here.

The scene before the final alignment of the Type 45 programme at Govan.

Whilst down at BAE Scotstoun,

DRAGON, DEFENDER and DIAMOND all at different stages of outfitting.

DRAGON (D35) in No.3 dry dock at BAE Scotstoun (though technically in Yoker). She'll be due to start her first set of sea trials this summer.

DEFENDER (D36) in No.2 dry dock. She'll switch to No.3 dry dock in the summer.

DIAMOND (D34) alongside the Wall. She will be handed over nearer the end of the year.

All images copyright © 2010 Barry Watson.