John's Ships & Ferries http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 Arran Ferry http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c546836.html Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry Caledonian Isles operates between Ardrossan and Brodick on the island of Arran. This shows her arriving at Ardrossan, alongside at Brodick and departing Brodick. Monday 25 April 2005: Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry Caledonian Isles operates between Ardrossan and Brodick on the island of Arran. This shows her arriving at Ardrossan, alongside at Brodick and departing Brodick.

Caledonian Isles approaching Ardrossan (1) Caledonian Isles approaching Ardrossan (2) Caledonian Isles entering Ardrossan Harbour (1) Caledonian Isles approaching the berth at Ardrossan Caledonian Isles about to open wide! Ardrossan Harbour, now mostly marina Top deck of C.I. C.I. at Brodick pier C.I. with Goatfell in background C.I. at Brodick pier (2) C.I departing Brodick (1) C.I. departing Brodick (2) C.I. heading back to Ardrossan C.I. from a hill above Brodick

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]]> Mon Apr 25 2005 Hovershow 2001, Lee-on-Solent http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c537334.html Hovershow 2001, Lee-on-Solent Saturday 13 October 2001: Hovershow 2001, Lee-on-Solent

The Princess Margaret (1) The Princess Margaret (2) The Princess Margaret - bow ramp Car deck (looking forward?) Midships port lounge Forward port lounge From port embarkation door The Princess Anne (1) The Princess Anne Swift Swift - skirt/ cushion fully inflated Swift - skirt close up BH.7 (001) - BH.7 - BH.7 cockpit close up BH.7 - pilot's control panel BH.7 - view from the pilot's seat

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]]> Sat Oct 13 2001 Wemyss Bay - Rothesay ferries http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c520347.html Slightly further down the Firth of Clyde, Caledonian MacBrayne's Jupiter and Saturn serve the Island of Bute at Rothesay, from the mainland terminus of Wemyss Bay. Jupiter and Juno are sister ships built in 1973 and 1974 respectively, while the Saturn is a slighly improved design built in 1978. The Jupiter, Juno and Saturn are rotated around the Dunoon and Rothesay services in a 3 week roster. Friday 22 April 2005: Slightly further down the Firth of Clyde, Caledonian MacBrayne's Jupiter and Saturn serve the Island of Bute at Rothesay, from the mainland terminus of Wemyss Bay. Jupiter and Juno are sister ships built in 1973 and 1974 respectively, while the Saturn is a slighly improved design built in 1978. The Jupiter, Juno and Saturn are rotated around the Dunoon and Rothesay services in a 3 week roster.

Jupiter at Wemyss Bay. The building on the right is part of the railway station. Close up of Jupiter at Wemyss Bay. Saturn approaching Wemyss Bay as Jupiter departs. Saturn turning off Wemyss Bay. Rothesay pier with Jupiter along side. Jupiter at Rothesay pier, the hill at Ballochgoy in the background. Jupiter departs Rothesay Saturn arrives at Rothesay. Saturn with the hill at Ballochgoy. RFA Fort George depats Loch Striven. Jupiter entering Rothesay Bay, from Ballochgoy hill. Jupiter sweeps around Rothesay Bay (1). Close up of Jupiter in Rothesay Bay (2). Jupiter at Rothesay pier, from Ballochgoy hill. Saturn approaches Rothesay pier. Saturn coming along side at Rothesay pier. Saturn leaving Rothesay (1) Saturn leaving Rothesay (2) Jupiter from Serpentine Hill (1) Jupiter from Serpentine Hill (2) Jupiter approaching Toward Point (1) Jupiter appraching Toward Point (2) Saturn at Wemyss Bay Saturn at Wemyss Bay - close up Saturn leaving Wemyss Bay

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]]> Fri Apr 22 2005 Gourock - Dunoon ferry http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c518793.html Caledonian MacBrayne's Juno operating the Gourock - Dunoon ferry service. Still looking good after 30 years of service. Isle of Arran acting as relief/ spare vessel at Gourock. Plus Clyde Marine Motoring's Kenilworth. Thursday 21 April 2005: Caledonian MacBrayne's Juno operating the Gourock - Dunoon ferry service. Still looking good after 30 years of service. Isle of Arran acting as relief/ spare vessel at Gourock. Plus Clyde Marine Motoring's Kenilworth.

Kenilworth, to get me to Gourock Long range shot of Isle of Arran & Juno at Gourock Isle of Arran Isle of Arran & Kenilworth (far right) LSL Sir Galahad, from Juno Juno loading at Gourock Juno under way Lowering the side ramp to unload at Dunoon General view of Dunoon Pier Juno about to leave Dunoon Juno leaving Dunoon (2) Juno leaving Dunoon (3) The new linkspan (car ferry ramp) at Dunoon Juno arrives at Dunoon (1) Juno arrvives at Dunoon (2) Juno alongside at Dunoon Isle of Arran - lifeboat inspection, I think Juno departing Gourock (1) Juno departing Gourock (2) Juno departing Gourock (3) Juno departing Gourock (4) Kenilworth - Going home!

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]]> Thu Apr 21 2005 Portsmouth ferries http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c506509.html Ferries of Portsmouth Harbour - P&O, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries. A bit misty at some time throughout the day, especially for the long distance shots of Pride of Le Havre coming round the North Corner past the warships. Saturday 26 March 2005: Ferries of Portsmouth Harbour - P&O, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries. A bit misty at some time throughout the day, especially for the long distance shots of Pride of Le Havre coming round the North Corner past the warships.

Our Lady Pamela (1) Our Lady Pamela (2) Fastcat Shanklin St Clare arriving (1) St Clare arriving (2) St Catherine departing (1) St Clare, pilot boat & Spinaker Tower Our Lady Patricia, St Helen & Barfleur (background) O.L. Pamela, Barfleur, O.L. Patricia, St Helen Barfleur departing (1) St Clare & Barfleur (1) St Clare & Barfleur (2) Barfleur departing (2) St Clare departing Spinaker Tower St Helen at the Hulk Mooring Mont St Michel arriving (1) Mont St Michel arriving (2) Mont St Michel arriving (3) Pride of Le Havre arriving Pride of Le Havre & St Helen Pride of Le Havre & HMS Warrior Pride of Le Havre & HMS Victory Pride of Le Havre & warships St Faith & St Cecilia Pride of Le Havre & Spirit of Portsmouth Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport Mont St Michel departing (1) Mont St Michel departing (2) Mont St Michel passing Round Tower Pride of Le Havre departing (1) Pride of Le Havre departing (2) & Spirit of Portsmouth Pride of Le Havre departing (3) & Spirit of Portsmouth Pride of Le Havre departing (4) Pride of Le Havre departing (5) Pride of Le Havre departing (6) St Faith departing St Cecilia arriving Harbour & Spinaker Tower Spinaker Tower Southampton pilot boats Normandie Express Normandie Express & Round Tower

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]]> Sat Mar 26 2005 The liner Norway at Greenock http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c452040.html The liner Norway on her farewell cruise calls at Greenock, in Scotland. Friday 14 September 2001: The liner Norway on her farewell cruise calls at Greenock, in Scotland.

Early morning arrival Norway at Greenock Ocean Terminal General view of Greenock From 4 miles across the river Evening departure Getting underway Passing Gourock Heading into a rain shower

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]]> Fri Sep 14 2001 QE2 at Southampton & passing West Cowes with Oriana http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c433557.html QE2 at Southampton from Red Funnel ferry. Then QE2 and Oriana in the Solent, from West Cowes (Isle of Wight). Saturday 31 July 2004: QE2 at Southampton from Red Funnel ferry. Then QE2 and Oriana in the Solent, from West Cowes (Isle of Wight).

QE2 with Red Jet 3 QE2 & Whitchallenger Red Falcon passing QE2 & Oriana Oriana & QE2 off Calshot Coming out of the Thorn Channel Passing West Cowes Off to Liverpool, Ireland, Cherbourg & Guernsey Had to run for the Red Jet!

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]]> Sat Jul 31 2004 Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2's second meeting in Southampton http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c419340.html The second time QE2 and QM2 met in Southampton. Photos from Town Quay, Red Osprey (journey to Isle of Wight) and Red Falcon (return to Southampton). Final pictures of QE2 departing are from Mayflower Park. Saturday 5 June 2004: The second time QE2 and QM2 met in Southampton. Photos from Town Quay, Red Osprey (journey to Isle of Wight) and Red Falcon (return to Southampton). Final pictures of QE2 departing are from Mayflower Park.

QM2 at QE2 Terminal QE2 and Sundream From Red Osprey QE2, Sundream & QM2 Anyone want to buy a yacht? QM2 leaving Southampton Close up - the bow Close up - the stern QE2 leaving QE2 passing Mayflower Park QE2 - Goodbye for now

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]]> Sat Jun 5 2004 Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2's first meeting in Southampton http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c419330.html The QE2 and Queen Mary 2 had their first meeting in Southampton after sailing togeher from New York. The fog made for some interesting and atmospheric photos. Saturday 1 May 2004: The QE2 and Queen Mary 2 had their first meeting in Southampton after sailing togeher from New York. The fog made for some interesting and atmospheric photos.

From Hythe Pier From Hythe Marina Ghost ship! Quite busy despite the cold and foggy conditions Here comes the QE2 The two Queens together QE2 heads off for her refit Now the fog begins to clear! And the sun starts to come out!

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]]> Sat May 1 2004 Waverley at Inverary http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c415804.html Paddle steamer Waverley makes a special call at Inverary to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the King Edward, the first steam turbine passenger ship to enter service on the River Clyde. Friday 20 April 2001: Paddle steamer Waverley makes a special call at Inverary to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the King Edward, the first steam turbine passenger ship to enter service on the River Clyde.

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]]> Fri Apr 20 2001 Queen Mary 2 at Cherbourg http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c415760.html Cunard's new liner Queen Mary 2 calls for the first time at Cherbourg. Wednesday 14 April 2004: Cunard's new liner Queen Mary 2 calls for the first time at Cherbourg.

From the deck of P&O's Waiting for the bus to the terminal With the tail fin of the preserved submarine Yes, thats me! The building is the View across the From the From the The marina at Just turned on the lights illiminating her name With View from the top of the ferry terminal On the bus going to

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]]> Wed Apr 14 2004 Dover 2003 http://johnmacfarlane9308.fotopic.net/c415269.html Visit to Dover in May 2003. First the Western Heights above the Western Docks, Hoverport and cruise liner terminal (Norwegian Dream, Braemar and Black Prince. Then the White Cliffs of Dover, around the National Trust Visitor Centre at Langdon Cliffs above the Eastern Docks. Finally pictures from the the Prince of Wales Pier. Saturday 10 May 2003: Visit to Dover in May 2003. First the Western Heights above the Western Docks, Hoverport and cruise liner terminal (Norwegian Dream, Braemar and Black Prince. Then the White Cliffs of Dover, around the National Trust Visitor Centre at Langdon Cliffs above the Eastern Docks. Finally pictures from the the Prince of Wales Pier.

Dover Harbour from the Western Heights The Western Docks Towards the Eastern Docks Sea France Cezanne & Pride of Aquitaine Norwegian Dream, Braemar & Black Prince Pride of Kent & SF Cezanne lays down a smoke screen! Towards Dover Castle and Western Docks Towards South Foreland PO Canterbury arrives PO Canterbury & PO Kent PO Canterbury, PO Kent dep., SF Cezanne dep., Norfolk Line arr. PO Kent & SF Cezanne PO Burgandy arr. From Prince of Wales Pier Hoverspeed Great Britain Braemar & Black Watch Braemar Norwegian Dream Braemar & Black Watch Dover Castle The Hoverport

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