Boabarge 34

With the second of the new aircraft carriers coming together like a giant lego set, Boabarge 34 came up the Clyde to collect another section and transport it to Rosyth where it will be fitted into its location  on the Prince of Wales.

The barge was towed from Norway by Boa Udin, recognisable to some as ex-Svitzer tug Svitzer Pembroke.

On arrival at Greenock the barge was then handed over to local Svitzer tugs, Anglegarth and Ayton Cross for her journey upriver to Glasgow.

Osprey Fighter

Some pictures of tug boat Osprey Fighter, heading up the River Clyde towing an empty barge.

Word is that they are going up to collect some parts from Babcox in Renfrew.

All good signs that business is good at the manufacturing plant.

BAE barge move

The latest section of aircraft carrier passing Greenock on its journey by sea round the north of Scotland.

This module will become the rear island of HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently being assembled at Rosyth.

AMT Trader departing with aircraft carrier section LB04

Another piece of the giant jigsaw that will become HMS Queen Elizabeth started the long voyage from BAE Govan to Rosyth where the two new Royal Navy aircraft carriers are being assembled.

Section LB04 is one of the largest modules housing two engines, a hospital, galley and 242 berths.

Local tugs brought the barge down the river, where BB Troll and Carlo Magno were lying waiting to take over for the journey to the River Forth.

AMT Trader

The barge AMT Trader came up the river this morning towed by Italian tug Carlo Magno.

She was handed over to the local tugs off the Esplanade before being take to Fergusons' in Port Glasgow.

There she will prepare for transporting a section of aircraft carrier from Glasgow to Rosyth for assembly.

Carlo Magno towing AMT Trader

Itaian tug Carlo Magno

Anglegarth takes overthe towing chains

AMT Trader off Greenock

Clyde Marine tug Battler retuning to her base

Anglegarth towing AMT Trader

Anglegarth and AMT Trader

Passing Port Glasgow lighthouse

AMT Trader being pushed towards the quay at Fergusons'