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DRAGON (D35) - A goodbye!

2011-08-27T23:12:00.005+01:00

The 27th of August saw DRAGON (D35) depart the BAE Scotstoun yard for the last time. She was to head to Portsmouth where she became HMS DRAGON. Another proud moment for all the workers involved in her construction, well done to you all.

The latest Clydebuilt ship heading past Scotstoun pier as she heads up to cant at the mouth of KGV dock.

Canting in Glasgow for the final time. Clyde Marine's BATTLER and BRUISER were on hand to assist.

Clyde marine's BITER was heading up to assist the WAVERLEY off Plantation quay.

Swung and heading for Portsmouth.

Seen here as she was about to pass her home of the last few years. I filmed the following minutes in hope she would sound a final salute to the yard, she did and the resulting video can be Viewed Here.

SEAPOWET

2011-08-21T20:44:00.002+01:00

SEAPOWET - 41,189 grt

Arriving in for Shieldhall Riverside on the 21st of August. She was in with a part load of animal feed, more of her details can be Read Here.

Nee-Naw, annat!

The trio of Svitzer tugs assisting were AYTON CROSS on the bow, ANGLEGARTH on the stern and SVITZER MILFORD waiting to assist midship.

After her cant she went onto the Riverside berths at Shieldhall.

NORDERAU

2011-08-18T20:43:00.002+01:00

NORDERAU - 2,461 grt

Seen alongside Shieldhall Riverside on the 18th of August. She was in with some sort of dry bulk, more of her details can be Read Here.

A view

2011-08-17T20:33:00.001+01:00

A look across some Partick rooftops.

The new Riverside Museum in the centre of the shot and the Glasgow Tower and Science Centre over at Plantation quay.

The paddle steamer WAVERLEY was not at her Pantation quay berth, sadly for me. The BBC Scotland headquarters can be seen to the left. This part of the Clyde was once packed with visiting cargo ships of yesteryear. For a look at a classic photograph of this part of Glasgow, Click Here.

Carrier block LB03 - outbound

2011-08-16T21:43:00.007+01:00

The 16th of August saw the departure of the semi submersible barge AMT TRADER and her cargo. Firmly secured to the deck of the barge was the first Govan built section for the new Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS QUEEN ELIABETH and HMS PRINCE OF WALES. The BAE Govan yard will build two mega blocks for each carrier. This was the first of those four blocks to depart the Clyde, known as Lower Block 03 (LB03). The next block that will depart Govan will be LB04 and will be almost 50% heavier than LB03, that move will happen in mid 2012. Both carriers are being assembled at the Roysth Dockyard on the Forth. More details on the Aircraft Carrier Alliance can be Read Here.

Svitzer's ANGLEGARTH and SVITZER MILFORD were on the bow of the barge. Clyde Marine's BATTLER was travelling ahead of the pack in order to clear anything floating in the river that could foul the exposed propellors on both Svitzer tugs. The Type 45 is DRAGON (D35), I've read that this mega block weighs more than that fully displaced Type 45.

The barge had a police escort all the way downriver.

A product of the BAE Systems Govan yard passing the BAE Systems Scotstoun yard. Both yards are home of the Type45 Destroyer build program.

A mighty fine sight in 2011.

To give you a sense of scale.

Passing under the Glasgow Airport (GLA) flightpath.

Away they go for the sail round the north of Scotland and down to Rosyth.

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A Birthday wish

2011-08-06T07:08:00.004+01:00

Good luck with everything.

From Langbank looking across the Clyde towards Dumbarton Rock in the foreground and the beautiful Ben Lomond, with her first dusting, in the background. Photo taken mid October.

Yet another Glasgow Fair scene

2011-07-29T23:08:00.007+01:00

The scene on the night of the 29th of July, the final Friday night cruise of the 2011 Glasgow Fair. The paddle steamer WAVERLEY is seen heading downriver on a piss up doon the watter, a reverse of the final Saturday of the 2010 Glasgow Fair scene. In the background is the tall ship GLENLEE alongside her new berth at Pointhouse. The new Riverside Museum is built on the very spot that WAVERLEY was built on. That piece of land was home to the A&J Inglis shipyard at Pointhouse, I suppose for the record the WAVERLEY isn't Clydebuilt as she was launched into the river Kelvin. Anyway, here is a famous Glasgow tradition that carries on for another year. July 2011 and a paddle steamer heading doon the watter and passing a busy shipyard on her way out for a night doon the watter.

The new Riverside Museum up at Pointhouse. Hopefully any future development at the old Meadowside shipyard (between WAVERLEY and the museum) will compliment the new Riverside building. In my opinion the new museum is a big let down inside but very striking on the outside.

Back to the main topic, from the tourist face of Glasgow to the real face of Glasgow.

A very pleasant sight to witness, another wee moment in Clydeside history. WAVERLEY passing the BAE Systems Govan shipyard. The semi submersible barge AMT TRADER was straddling the entrance to the Govan basin whilst the carrier block LB03 waits to be loaded onto the barge.

Clyde Marine's BOOJUM BAY had assisted WAVERLEY from Plantation quay.

A good crowd on board as they pass the Govan Riviera.

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LB03 QE class carrier block

2011-07-29T23:03:00.003+01:00

BAE Govan's first contribution to the first of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH. This block is the Lower Block 03 (LB03). This was the scene on the night of the 29th of July. The semi submersible barge AMT TRADER was lined up at the Govan Ro-Ro berth with LB03 waiting to be moved onboard. The move was to take place on the 31st of July with the barge setting sail for the Rosyth Dockyard on the 16th of August, pics and a better sense of scale to follow.

A detailed look into the Aircraft Carrier Alliance can be Read Here.

A closer look at LB03,

Clyde Marine's BOOJUM BAY was escorting WAVERLEY downriver from Plantation quay, more on that to follow.

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BBC THAILAND

2011-07-29T22:47:00.002+01:00

BBC THAILAND - 6,478 grt

Alongside Shieldhall Riverside on the 29th of July. She was in with a load of wind turbine components. If you likey likey, more of her details can be Read Here.

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ARKLOW RIVAL & BOOJUM BAY

2011-07-23T22:47:00.002+01:00

BOOJUM BAY making her way down from Braehead to Renfrew to assist an Arklow ship from the old Lobnitz basin. The duo of Type 45's are DEFENDER (D36, inside) and DRAGON (D35), both berthed up at the deep water berth (the Wall) at BAE Scotstoun. One of the Clydelink boats was headed for the Yoker slip.

A fine looking wee tug, more of her details can be Read Here.

ARKLOW RIVAL - 2,999 grt

Seen at Renfrew as she made her way from the old Lobnitz fitting out basin, now a scrap metal merchant. More details on ARKLOW RIVAL can be Read Here.

BOOJUM BAY stood by as the green yin made her own way out of the basin.

Mid-river, now for the off.

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FURENAS

2011-07-22T22:37:00.003+01:00

FURENAS - 8,930 grt

Seen alongside Nustar in Clydebank on the 22nd of July. She was in at Rothesay dock to unload fuel product. More of her details can be Read Here.

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WILSON CADIZ & WULTHUSEN

2011-07-15T23:54:00.003+01:00

WILSON CADIZ - 2,997 grt

Seen here arriving in for Shieldhall Riverside on Glasgow's Fair Friday. The start of the annual two week Glasgow Fair. WILSON CADIZ was in to collect some sort of waste material, possibly tonnes of empty wine bottles from a Fair Friday in Govan. More info on the ship can be Read Here.

St Mungo getting in on the action or heading for more pies, one or t'other.

WISON CADIZ arriving at Shieldhall with WOLTHUSEN up at the scrap berth and BEAUMONT alongside Shieldhall Riverside taking on a load of dry bulk.

Clyde Marine Services' ROVER heading up upriver as WILSON CADIZ attempts to swing mid-river.

Swung but now struggling to get alongside due to the strength of the tide.

Her attempt to berth portside was abandoned.

Back facing the way she arrived, albeit a few gallons of fuel lighter.

With WILSON CADIZ finally alongside her berth WOLTHUSEN backed away from the scrap berth at Adam's.

Swing almost complete.

WOLTHUSEN - 2,846 grt

Swung and on her way from Glasgow. More details on this regular visitor can be Read Here.

Final shot as she passes the old gate at Scotstoun pier, this area is being saved from collapse thanks to some good judgement.

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Glasgow Fair Friday 2011

2011-07-15T20:30:00.000+01:00

Pffffffft!!!! A fair Friday regular.

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WAVERLEY & GLENLEE

2011-07-14T21:38:00.005+01:00

The paddle steamer WAVERLEY heading back up to her berth at Plantation Quay on the afternoon of the 14th of July. She is seen here as she was about to pass not only the tall ship GLENLEE but also her birthplace. She was built on the land that is now home to the Riverside Museum, which can be seen to the right.

One way of dealing with rising fuel costs.

For a nice view of this stretch of river back in the 1930's, Click Here.

The old girl passing the old Govan Graving Docks.

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Glasgow's Riverside Museum

2011-07-14T21:19:00.003+01:00

A look down towards the new Riverside Museum at Pointhouse. The tall ship GLENLEE is now berthed alongside the new quayside at Pointhouse. Clyde Marine's ROVER was heading towards the new Pontoon at Yorkhill quay.

The new museum in the background and the Glasgow City Heliport to the right. If your looking for an opinion on the new Riverside Museum, it's a let down. Nice building but too small and the layout is a big disappointment. We were told that the new museum would allow for more exhibits to be displayed. I didn't think that more floorspace included the walls and ceiling. Decide for yourself, but don't be surprised of you can't get parked or find that on your return home you have a sore neck. As for the Maritime display, shocking! It's ok having a fancy conveyor system but to have Glasgow's amazing maritime heritage represented in this way is a disgrace. Whilst Glasgow City Council celebrate this underwhelming (plus well over budget) achievement the old Govan Dry Dock complex lie in ruins. A Victorian masterpiece that should be home to Scotland's National Maritime Museum. Onyersel GCC!

ROVER approaching the new pontoon at Yorkhill quay with CRUISER already alongside.

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AUTUMN

2011-07-12T21:28:00.000+01:00

AUTUMN - 8,539 grt

Seen here whilst departing Rothesay dock, shortly before 22:00, on the 12th of July. She had been alongside the Nustar terminal and was being assisted from the dock by Clyde Marine's BRUISER. More info on the tanker can be Read Here.

It looks like she loaded up whilst at Nustar.

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BOISTEROUS

2011-07-12T21:24:00.000+01:00

BOISTEROUS - 664 grt

Seen alongside the Shieldhall scrap berth on the 12th of July. More of her details can be Read Here.

With BEAUMONT berthed further down the quayside.

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AASVIK

2011-07-12T21:16:00.002+01:00

AASVIK - 3,088 grt

A Glasgow regular, AASVIK, in for another visit to the cement berth at KGV dock. More of her details can be Read Here.

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RRS JAMES CLARK ROSS

2011-07-11T23:11:00.000+01:00

RRS JAMES CLARK ROSS

This Royal Research Ship was in at KGV dock for stores. She is seen here on the 11th of July whilst alongside the No.7 berth, more details on the role she carries out can be Read Here.

FLINTERHUNZE up at No.6 berth.

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FLINTERHUNZE

2011-07-11T23:06:00.000+01:00

FLINTERHUNZE - 2,548 grt

Back alongside berth six at KGV dock, she was in with a load of wind turbine components. More of her details can be Read Here.

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BEAUMONT

2011-07-11T22:38:00.002+01:00

BEAUMONT - 2,545 grt

Seen alongside Shieldhall Riverside on the 11th of July, she was in to collect some kind of dry bulk. More of her details can be Read Here.

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ROCHEFORT & WAVERLEY

2011-07-08T23:00:00.001+01:00

ROCHEFORT - 2,415 grt

Heading downriver on the 8 th of July. I'm sure she had been up at KGV dock with a load of wind turbine components. More of her details can be Read Here.

DRAGON (D35) & DEFENDER (D36) alongside the Wall at Scotstoun. ARKLOW VENTURE was alongside Shieldhall riverside and the WAVERLEY can be seen having just rounded the bend at Whiteinch.

The view from Dalmuir as the WAVERLEY quickly catches up with ROCHEFORT. Both are seen here passing the old Titan crane at Clydebank.

No hanging about for the old girl. I filmed the rest of this scene, the result can be Viewed Here.

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TK LONDON

2011-07-06T23:43:00.000+01:00

TK LONDON - 5,607 grt

The fine lines of the Japanese built ship can be seen as she departss Shieldhall on the 6th of July. She sailed shortly before 22:00 on a fine summer night, more of her info can be Read Here.

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SVITZER MILFORD

2011-07-06T23:18:00.000+01:00

The 6th of July and the Svitzer tug, SVITZER MILFORD, arriving up at Shieldhall to assist TK LONDON with her departure from Glasgow.

SUDERAU berthed alongside the Shieldhall scrap berth.

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EUROSTAR

2011-07-05T22:10:00.001+01:00

EUROSTAR - 2,735 grt

Arriving in for Shieldhall on the 5th of July, I'm sure what she was in to collect. More of her details can be Read Here.

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TK LONDON & BITER

2011-07-05T18:42:00.001+01:00

Clyde Marine's 29 year old tug BITER assisting the 29 year old TK LONDON with a berth switch. The bulker was alongside Shieldhall with a load of dry bulk, possibly road salt. More info on BITER can be Read Here and for more details on TK LONDON can be Read Here.

Job done and heading back to the Braehead pontoon.

Shame on Clydeport and Glasgow City Council for allowing the wee blue crane to rust away.

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CEMBAY

2011-07-02T22:35:00.003+01:00

CEMBAY - 3,071 grt

Arriving in for the KGV cement berth on the 2nd of July. More of her details can be Read Here.

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NORDOCEAN

2011-06-26T17:22:00.000+01:00

NORDOCEAN - 8,278 grt

Alongside the Rothesay dock fuel terminal on the 26th of June. More of her info can be Read Here. Further up the dock the tug HERMES can be seen berthed at the Rothesay dock boatyard, more info on this old girl can be found on Clydesights.

Happy Birthday to the silver fox!

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EEMS SPIRIT

2011-06-22T17:14:00.001+01:00

EEMS SPIRIT - 1,862 grt

Alongside the No.10 berth at KGV dock on the 22nd of June. She was in for some sort of steelwork, more of her info can be Read Here.

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CHALLENGER OF LEITH

2011-06-20T16:37:00.004+01:00

Heading upriver on the 20th of June whilst pushing a barge. She was heading for the Shieldhall Sewage Works, I don't know what work they were carrying out. More details on CHALLENGER OF LEITH can be Read Here.

A look up to the Shieldhall Sewage Works and the barge moored just off the old sludge boat berth. Once home to many a fine banana boat like the SS SHIELDHALL or the MV GARROCH HEAD. More info on the old Glasgow banana boats can be Read Here.

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APOLLO LUPUS

2011-06-16T16:24:00.000+01:00

APOLLO LUPUS - 2,914

Arriving in on the 16th of June. She was back in Glasgow for another visit to the KGV cement berth. More of her details can be Read Here.

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A summer night

2011-06-15T20:56:00.003+01:00

A look across the river on the 15th of June, shortly after 21:00.

From the left are OSTBENSE and VALIANT alongside Shieldhall. The dredger SHOALWAY was round at the No.1 berth, KGV dock.

A couple of visitors enjoying the Fat Old Sun.

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VALIANT

2011-06-15T20:49:00.000+01:00

VALIANT - 1,513 grt

Inbound for Shieldhall on the 15th of June. She was in for a cargo of dry bulk, possibly animal feed. More of her details can be Read Here.

Alongside Shieldhall riverside.

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LIBELLE

2011-06-15T20:43:00.000+01:00

LIBELLE - 8,066 grt

Alongside the Nustar fuel terminal at Rothesay dock on the 15th of June. More of her details can be Read Here.

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OSTBENSE

2011-06-15T20:09:00.000+01:00

OSTBENSE - 5,044 grt

Alongside Shieldhall on the 14th of June. As you can see, she was in with a load of wind turbine components. More of her details can be Read Here.

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MARIDA MISTLETOE & RRS JAMES COOK

2011-06-14T16:44:00.002+01:00

MARIDA MISTLETOE - 8,530 grt & RRS JAMES COOK - 5,401 grt

RRS JAMES COOK heading back out to see on the 14th of June whilst the product tanker MARIDA MISTLETOE discharges her cargo at the Rothesay dock fuel terminal.

More info on RRS JAMES COOK can be Read Here.

More info on MARIDA MISTLETOE can be Read Here.

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ATALANTA - outbound

2011-06-03T16:28:00.000+01:00

ATALANTA - 43,024 grt

Departing on the 3rd of June. She is seen here whilst mid swing at the mouth of KGV dock, quite a big girl for up here. More of her info can be Read Here.

Clydelink heading for Renfrew as the big yin heads downriver. The pair of Type 45's alongside the old Elderslie Wall are DRAGON - D35 on the inside and DEFENDER - D36 on the outside.

Svitzer's AYTON CROSS on the bow,

ANGLEGARTH on the bow as the trio head out from Glasgow.

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SHOALWAY

2011-06-02T16:18:00.000+01:00

SHOALWAY - 4,082 grt,

The 2nd of June, She was back up to carry out dredging work on the River Clyde. She spent a few weeks dredging from the Dalmuir bend up to Govan. More info on her can be Read Here.

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Dockland view

2011-05-31T22:00:00.001+01:00

31/5/2011,

A final view of the river Clyde from May 2011. Looking across the Yoker bound Clydelink ferry we have a pair of Type 45's (D35 & D36) alongside the deep water berth at the Scotstoun fitting out complex,Further upriver and across to Braehead pontoon and a pair of Clyde Marine tugs alongside whilst upriver again a decent amount of tonnage can be seen alongside Shieldhall. From the right are, ATALANTA, AB DUBLIN & INGRID.

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ATALANTA

2011-05-31T21:54:00.002+01:00

ATALANTA - 43,024 grt

Alongside Shieldhall on the 31st of May. She was in with a part load of animal feed, more of her details can be Read Here.

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INGRID

2011-05-31T21:45:00.001+01:00

INGRID - 1,960 grt

Another visit to Glasgow, this time she was in for the Shieldhall scrap berth. More of her details can be Read Here.

The large bulker is ATALANTA,

The smaller cargo ship is AB DUBLIN.

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MERLIN

2011-05-29T20:40:00.000+01:00

MERLIN - 1,939 grt

Seen alongside Shieldhall Riverside on the 26th of May. I'm not sure what she was in with/for, more of her details can be Read Here.

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DRAGON (D35) end of 2nd sea trials

2011-05-18T20:13:00.002+01:00

17th May 2011,

DRAGON (D35) seen here as she returns home to the Scotstoun shipyard of BAE Systems. She had just successfully completed her second set of sea trials. Clyde Marine Services had five tugs on the job.

DEFENDER (D36) was moved away from the Wall so that DRAGON (D35) could berth on the inside.

Clydelink heading for Yoker as the Clyde Marine lads are kept busy.

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ASPEN

2011-05-12T19:20:00.000+01:00

ASPEN - 1,999 grt

Seen here on the 11th of May shortly after she had departed her berth at Shieldhall Riverside. She had been in at Shieldhall to take on some sort of dry bulk, possibly animal feed. More of her details can be Read Here.

HAVILIA PHOENIX was back in at KGV dock for a couple of weeks before finally sailing for Aberdeen.

Clyde Marine's ROVER berthed alongside the Braehead pontoon.

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Clydelink duo

2011-05-12T19:13:00.001+01:00

11/5/2011

Two Clydelink boats at work. The nearest boat was on the short lived Yoker - City Centre service operated by Clydelink. The furthest away boat was doing the Yoker - Renfrew ferry service. More info on Clydelink can be Read Here.

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APOLLO LUPUS

2011-05-09T16:05:00.000+01:00

APOLLO LUPUS - 2,914 grt

Passing between Yoker and Renfrew as she headed upriver on the 9th of May. She was bound for KGV dock with a load of cement, more of her details can be Read Here.

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WAPPEN VON FLENSBURG

2011-05-09T15:53:00.000+01:00

WAPPEN VON FLENSBURG - 5,145 grt

Seen alongside the Rothesay dock tank farm on the 8th of May. More of her details can be Read Here.

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EEMS SPIRIT

2011-05-09T15:42:00.002+01:00

EEMS SPIRIT - 1,862 grt

Seen here whilst alongside Shieldhall Riverside on the 8th of May. She arrived light and I think she took on some sort of project cargo, possibly prefabricated steelwork. More info on EEMS SPIRIT can be Read Here.

EEMS SPIRIT berthed upriver from RRS JAMES COOK.

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HANSEATIC TRADER

2011-05-09T15:32:00.001+01:00

HANSEATIC TRADER - 2,896 grt

Arriving in for Lobnitz basin on the 8th of May. She was in for a load of scrap metal, more of her details can be Read Here.

Clyde Marine's BEAVER BAY was on hand to assist.

Almost there.

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ISARTAL

2011-05-05T13:49:00.001+01:00

ISARTAL - 2,369 grt

Seen here on the 4th of May as she arrived in for Shieldhall Riverside. She was in with a load of wheat, more of her info can be Read Here.

RRS JAMES COOK alongside Shieldhall.

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A Govan Crane

2011-05-05T11:57:00.000+01:00

4th of May 2011,

Another of Govan's travelling cranes being dismantled, this one served the No.2 & No.3 slipways.

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RRS JAMES COOK

2011-05-04T12:45:00.001+01:00

RRS JAMES COOK - 5,401 grt

Heading back up to Shieldhall Riverside on the 3rd of May. She had been in at the end of April to load survey equipment. More of her details can be Read Here.

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HAVILIA PHOENIX outbound

2011-05-03T22:23:00.002+01:00

HAVILIA PHOENIX - 9,418 grt

After six months alongside No.10 berth at King George V dock she finally departed the river Clyde. She was carrying a prefabricated structure and was bound for the North East of Scotland. More of her details can be Read Here.

Clyde Link heading back across to Yoker.

Heading out of Glasgow.

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MUHLENAU

2011-05-01T22:19:00.001+01:00

MUHLENAU - 2,461 grt

Alongside Diesel wharf on the 1st of May, she was in for a load of scrap metal. More of her details can be Read Here.

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INGRID

2011-04-27T21:24:00.001+01:00

INGRID - 1,960 grt

Heading in for Shieldhall on the 27th of April. She was in for a load of scrap metal, more of her details can be Read Here.

Passing Scotstoun dry docks, note the missing travelling crane at No.3 dry dock (left dock). The old Denny crane that served this dry dock for many years was dismantled during the Spring 2011. Another old Clydeside icon bites the dust.

Passing a pair of Type 45 Destroyers berthed at BAE Scotstoun DEFENDER on the inside and DRAGON berthed outside.

INGRID arriving at the Shieldhall scrap berth as OSA was being unloaded at Shieldhall Riverside.

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HELLESPONT CHIEFTAIN

2011-04-26T22:13:00.001+01:00

HELLESPONT CHIEFTAIN - 11,551 grt

Seen here arriving in for Rothesay dock on the 26th April. More of her info can be Read Here.

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OSA

2011-04-23T00:45:00.000+01:00

OSA - 1,782 grt

Seen arriving in on the 23rd of April. She was in with some sort of dry bulk, more of her details can be Read Here.

HAVILIA PHOENIX still alongside No.10 berth, KGV dock. JOLANTA was in for another visit to Shieldhall.

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VALIANT

2011-04-21T22:56:00.001+01:00

VALIANT - 1,513 grt

Heading downriver on the 21st of April. She had been alongside Shieldhall Riverside with a load of plywood, more of her details can be Read Here.

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BARBAROS KIRAN

2011-04-19T02:37:00.001+01:00

BARBAROS KIRAN - 22,466 grt

Arriving in on the 19th of April with a part load of animal feed. She was bound for Shieldhall Riverside, more info on her can be Read Here.

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RANDZEL

2011-04-17T22:15:00.000+01:00

RANDZEL - 3,173 grt

Arriving in on the 17th of April with a load of wind turbine components. More info on her can be Read Here.

Almost unloaded.

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AUTUMN

2011-04-17T19:06:00.001+01:00

AUTUMN - 8,539 grt

Seen departing Rothesay dock on the 17th of April. More of her details can be Read Here.

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WILSON HORN

2011-04-14T01:58:00.001+01:00

WILSON HORN - 2,827 grt

Seen on the 14th of April as she was in at the Shieldhall scrap berth. More of her details can be Read Here.

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CEMVALE

2011-04-12T01:30:00.001+01:00

CEMVALE - 2,287 grt

Seen here on the 12th of April as she approached KGV dock. She was in with a load of cement, more of her details can be Read Here.

SARDINIA up at the Shieldhall scrap berth as CEMVALE lines up for King George V dock.

Passing HAVILIA PHOENIX whilst on her way to No4. berth.

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HAV ZANDER

2011-04-12T01:18:00.001+01:00

HAV ZANDER - 1,960 grt

Seem above on the 11/4/2011 whilst alongside Shieldhall Riverside. She was in with a small cargo of animal feed, more of her details can be Read Here.

Seen on the evening of the 12th of April as she headed out from Glasgow. SARDINIA was up at the Shieldhall scrap berth.

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JOLANTA

2011-04-10T01:05:00.001+01:00

JOLANTA - 3,621 grt

Seen here on the 9th of April she headed out from Glasgow. The old John Brown Titan can be seen in the background. More info on JOLANTA can be Read Here..

A little over two hours before she sailed.

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SARDINIA

2011-04-09T01:00:00.000+01:00

SARDINIA - 2,997 grt

Seen here on the 4th of April whilst she was alongside the Shieldhall scrap berth. More of her details can be Read Here.

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NATO ships in Glasgow

2011-04-02T17:10:00.003+01:00

2/4/2011,

A visit by some of the warships that were taking part in the Joint Warrior exercise.

Us and Them

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DEFENDER (D36) out of dry dock

2011-03-24T17:36:00.005Z

Shortly after RMS LAAR had passed the yard DEFENDER (D36) was ready to be shifted from No.3 dry dock up to the Elderslie Wall. The usual posse of Clyde Marine boats were on hand to assist.

BRUISER and BITER passing DUNCAN (D37) in No.2 dry dock.

Whilst BITER and BRUISER made fast to (D36), DRAGON (D35) was being shifted from the Wall so as to let let DEFENDER berth inside.

DEFENDER back on the river for the first time in over a year.

Looking good.

The second batch of Type 45 Destroyers together.

DEFENDER alongside.

Whilst waiting on DEFENDER being made fast, DRAGON got a wee bit close to Braehead.

But as always, BAE & CMS have got it all in hand. Another fine job lads, a pleasure to watch you lot at work.

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RMS LAAR

2011-03-24T11:01:00.001Z

RMS LAAR - 1,570 grt

Heading up to Shieldhall on the 24th of March. I think she was in for a load of scrap metal, more of her details can be Read Here.

Passing the dry docks at BAE Scotstoun. To the left you can see the dock gate had been lowered. This was for the move of DEFENDER (D36) from no.3 dry dock up to the Wall.

Canting mid channel as St Mungo goes about her business.

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Arklow Shipping trio

2011-03-02T22:59:00.001Z

The 2nd of March saw three Arklow Shipping vessels upriver. Over at Shieldhall was ARKLOW VENUS was in for a load of scrap metal and ARKLOW RANGER.

ARKLOW RANGER being unloaded of her cargo of road salt.

Meanwhile about a mile downriver ARKLOW RAVEN was taking on a load of scrap metal from the old Lobnitz basin.

On the subject of Ireland, here is an injection of the green into some very fine improvisation of rhythm n blues. I give you Rory Gallagher 1974

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TILL at BAE Govan

2011-02-24T14:42:00.001Z

TILL - 1,867 grt

She was in at BAE Govan on the 24/2/2011. She spent a short time being unloaded before departing. I'm assuming she was carrying components for Govan built CVF modules. One of the mega blocks can be seen taking shape in the assembly hall.
More info on TILL can be Read Here.

The main Govan assembly halls and the heavy lift crane brought in for whatever machinery TILL was carrying.

Fairfields Ya Bass!

Looking across one of the old Merklands Lairage cattle ramps towards the old original Fairfields workshops. Real history, not that rubbish they try to feed you at the new Riverside Museum/Art Gallery. Why hang a classic car 30ft in the air? Velodrome? I'll have a good old rant about that place once I catch up with my postings.

Passing Shieldhall on her way out.

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ARKLOW RALLY & PEAK BERGEN

2011-02-24T14:28:00.001Z

24/2/2011,

ARKLOW RALLY 2,999 grt. In for a load of scrap metal, more of her info can be Read Here.

PEAK BERGEN - 1,543 grt. She was in with some sort of dry bulk, more of her details can be Read Here.

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GANGES STAR

2011-02-24T14:15:00.001Z

GANGES STAR - 8,537 grt

Seen on the 24/2/2011 whilst in at the Rothesay dock tank farm. For more of her details Read Here.

Offshore Workboats SYLVESTER heading out of the dock and bound for the new Pointhouse quayside.

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GORKY

2011-02-24T14:07:00.001Z

GORKY - 2,914 grt

Seen here at the old Lobnitz basin on the 24th February. She was taking on a load off scrap metal, more of here details can be Read Here.

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WD MICHEL passing Scotstoun Pier

2011-02-20T14:14:00.003Z

20/2/2011,

Westminster Dredging's survy boat WD MICHEL passing the gates to the old Scotstoun Pier.

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ARKLOW RESOLVE

2011-02-20T13:56:00.000Z

ARKLOW RESOLVE - 2,999 grt

Seen here on the 20th February whilst alongside Shieldhall. She was in with a load of road salt, more of her details can be Read Here.

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KGV structure

2011-02-17T13:40:00.002Z

Over the course of February this objecy was erected between N0.1 & No.2 berths at King George V dock. I have noo idea what it or will be used for. Once it was completed it was stripped, hopefully for export. The sterns of HAVILIA PHOENIX & BALLYHEALY can be seen whilst also in at the dock.

Completed and ready to be stripped down.

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GERARDA at night

2011-02-16T22:34:00.000Z

GERARDA - 2,999 grt

The early hours of the 16th of February and Glasgow regular GERARDA starts to back her way up to No.6 berth at KGV dock with a load of wind turbine components. HAVILIA PHOENIX adding some welcome light.

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FAST SUS and others

2011-02-16T21:24:00.004Z

FAST SUS - 2,055 grt

Arriving in on the 16/2/2011. WD MERSEY was heading our from KGV dock after completing her dredging works on the River Clyde.

Clydeport's survey boat NEWPORT arriving back upriver.

WD MERSEY bound for her next port of call.

ST MUNGO heading away from the Braehead pontoon as the dredger headed away.

FAST SUS attempting to berth.

As ST MUNGO headed upriver FAST SUS was getting a tad close to FORTH GUARDSMAN.

FAST SUS backed off from a swing onto Shieldhall and decided to berth starboard. A blue box appeared off FORTH GUARDSMAN's bow so ST MUNGO was called in to remove it.

ST MUNGO went to work as FAST SUS slowly moved alongside Shieldhall riverside.

As FAST SUS and ST MUNGO were busy at Shieldhall WD MICHEL arrived back upriver after working further downriver. Clyde Marine's BITER can be seen berthed alongside the Braehead Pontoon.

And they all live happily ever after.

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FORTH GAURDSMAN & WD MERSEY

2011-02-15T21:17:00.003Z

15/2/2011,

Briggs Marine's FORTH GUARDSMAN heading up to Shieldhall riverside. I'm not sure what she was in for or with. As she was heading upriver WD MERSEY was heading back down to the dumping grounds off the mouth of Loch Long. AASVIK was in at Shieldhall with a load of aggregates.

WD MERSEY passing the Clyde Link ferry.

FORTH GUARDSMAN now alongside Shieldhall.

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Pointhouse dredging works

2011-02-11T21:11:00.002Z

11/2/2011

A look up to the three vessels involved in the dredging works for the new Riverside Museum pontoon. WD MERSEY can be seen just behind ADMIRAL DAY. WD MICHEL was heading up to carry out survey work.

WD MERSEY heading down to the dumping ground as CHUESTU MARU sits alongside Shieldhall.

HAVILIA PHOENIX still here.

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CHESTU MARU

2011-02-10T21:06:00.002Z

CHUESTU MARU - 33,883 grt

Inbound on the 10/2/2011 with a part load of animal feed. ARKLOW VENUS was in at the old Lobnitz basin. For a high up view of CHUESTU MARU passing this same spot back in 2008 can be Viewed Here .

DRAGON (D35) up at the Elderslie Wall as Clyde Link heads for Renfrew.

Mid swing at the mouth of KGV dock.

The HAVILIA PHOENIX lads out for a nosey.

Alongside Shieldhall riverside.

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MOJITO

2011-02-08T14:15:00.001Z

MOJITO - 8,539 grt

Seen here departing Rothesay dock on the 8/2/2011. The River Clyde Boatyard and BAE Scotstoun in the background.

About to exit to dock.

On her way with Svitzer's SVITZER MILFORD escorting the tanker downriver.

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AB VALENCIA & ARKLOW VENUS

2011-02-08T14:04:00.000Z

The 8th of February saw two Glasgow regulars pass each other at the site of the former John Brown shipyard. AB VALENCIA on her way out.

About to pass off Clydebank.

ARKLOW VENUS heading upto Glasgow.

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FOUR AIDA outbound

2011-02-06T13:44:00.000Z

FOUR AIDA - 23,456 grt

Heading out on the 5/2/2011. Svitzer's AYTON CROSS and ANGLEGARTH assisted her downriver.

AZORESBORG and HAVILIA PHOENIX over at KGV dock.

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King George V dock scene

2011-02-03T13:34:00.000Z

A look over to KGV dock on the 2/2/2011.

AZORESBORG over to left, Calmac's CORUISK further up the dock and HAVILIA PHOENIX over to the right (no.10 berth).

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FOUR AIDA inbound

2011-02-02T01:11:00.000Z

FOUR AIDA - 23,456 grt

Seen here arriving in on the 1st of February with a load of salt or animal feed. More of her info can be Read Here.

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AZORESBORG

2011-01-29T00:58:00.003Z

AZORESBORG - 11,864 grt

29/01/2011,

She was alongside Shieldhall with a load of salt. A few days later she shifted round to No.2 berth at KGV dock, this was to make way for the next bulker that was due in. More of her info can be
Read Here.

Alongside No.2 berth at KGV dock.

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ADMIRAL DAY

2011-01-26T17:43:00.000Z

Seen here on the 26th of January as she carried out some dredging work at the mouth of the River Kelvin. This dredging work was related the new pontoon that has been fitted outside the new Riverside Museum. The old offices Meadowside Shipyard of can be seen in the background.

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Shieldhall trio

2011-01-19T17:27:00.003Z

The 19th of January and a trio of visitors to Shieldhall. From the left is WULTHUSEN, MEKHANIK BRILIN, ARKLOW VIKING.

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HELLESPONT CRUSADER

2011-01-10T17:11:00.000Z

HELLESPONT CRUSADER - 11,551 grt

Seen here on the 10th of January whilst alongside the Rothesay dock tank farm. More of her details can be Read Here.

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ANARCHOS arrival

2011-01-08T16:52:00.002Z

ANARCHOS - 27,011 grt

Arriving in for Shieldhall on the 8th of January. She was in with a load of animal feed, more of her details can be Read Here.

Mid swing

At Shieldhall riverside

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HAVILIA PHOENIX

2011-01-03T16:26:00.002Z

HAVILIA PHOENIX - 9,000 grt

She arrived in to Glasgow on the 21st of December 2010 to take on as large structure that had been erected behind the sheds at No.10 berth, KGV. She was to spend the best part of six months alongside this berth.

At the start of May she spent a week off the northern tip of Arran before returning to Glasgow for a few more weeks. She then headed to Aberdeen at the end of May.

A closer look at the structure she loaded. I'm lead to believe it is related to an oil well head or the likes.

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The Fog

2010-12-22T23:43:00.001Z

22/12/2010

A couple of chilly images to end 2010. Taken whilst the mercury was at -12 °c and an outbound jet steaked away. The mast is that of DUNCAN (D37), docked in No.2 dry dock, Scotstoun.

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ARKLOW RACER

2010-12-16T17:28:00.001Z

ARKLOW RACER - 2,999 grt

Alongside Diesel Wharf on 16/12/2010. She was in for a load of scrap metal, more of info can be
Read Here.

JOANNA

2010-12-16T17:22:00.002Z

JOANNA - 1,525 grt

Seen here alongside Shieldhall on the 16/12/2010. I'm not sure exactly what she was in for, more of her details can be Read Here.

SAN FERNANDO (CG52) final departure

2010-12-10T16:07:00.001Z

The scene on the 10th of December 2010 as SAN FERNANDO (CG52) gets ready to depart BAE Scotstoun for the final time. She was escorted down to BAE Portsmouth to be sold off. DRAGON (D35) can be seen back alongside the Wall at Scotstoun having returned from her first set of sea trials.

She set sail at dark o'clock. Good luck to her and her sister (CG51) wherever they end up.

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FLYING SPINDRIFT

2010-12-10T15:42:00.003Z

FLYING SPINDRIFT - 259 grt

Seen here on the evening of the 10/12/2010. She was to escort the final Trinidad & Tobago OPV down to Portsmouth. More of her details can be Read Here.

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