Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

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Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 1042 		HEBRIDEAN ISLES (1985- 2024 Ro-ro ferry 85m long of Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock) Own Page

HEBRIDEAN ISLES passes Braehead for King George V Dock, Glasgow to lay up pending scrapping
Ship's locationPassing Braehead Shopping Centre, River Clyde, Glasgow .... escorted by tug SVITZER MILFORDPort of RegistryGlasgow (Scotland, UK)
Sailing forBerth 6, King George V Dock, Shieldhall, Glasgow (Scotland, UK)Gross Tonnage3,040
Cargo carried on arrivalLight ship = no cargo on board
Ships agentCaledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, Scotland

   The elevated observation platform at Braehead Centre's esplanade walkway was packed with around 15 photographers, all intent to record HEBRIDEAN ISLES (escorted astern by tug SVITZER MILFORD) as she passed on her way upriver to lay up at berth 6 King George V Dock pending being sold for demolition.   

   There was a nice touch.   The commotion and clamour of continuous clicking of countless cameras was drowned out by a long blast of HEBRIDEAN ISLES horn as she passed the flock of photographers, no doubt as an acknowledgment for their support and attendance.