Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Morning of 30 August 2024 when new warship HMS CARDIFF is taken down River Clyde by barge

The following set of really excellent and interesting images were taken by Robert McManus throughout the morning of 30 August 2024 and contributed to this website.

Tug SVITZER WARDEN assisting at the stern of the barge CD01

Tug CMS WRESTLER passing the brand new and just opened for use Yoker - Renfrew bridge.

Tug CMS BOXER

Workboat CASPER OWL (the OWL represents the first letters of the name of the owners "Offshore Workboats Limited")

Workboat LAURA M

Passing the new Renfrew - Yoker bridge :  the tug on the left SVITZER MILFORD and the tug on the right ANGLEGARTH tow the giant barge CD01 carrying the Royal Navy's new warship, type 26 Frigate HMS CARDIFF. 

MOD (= Ministry of Defence) Police Boat LISMORE escorts the procession of vessels.

Workboat OSCAR OWL

Escorting the convoy is a Police RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) apparently crewed by two female officers.   It is not known if this RIB is operated by MOD Police or Police Scotland.