The giant barge, AMT Trader – the second largest in the world, is back in the Clyde.
She arrived off Greenock this morning, towed by the Italian tug, Carlo Magno – which I think was also involved in the salvage operation for the container ship MSC Flaminia in the Atlantic recently, in conjunction with the ETV Anglian Sovereign [one the UK government wanted to cut] and a dutch tug, Fairmount Expedition.
AMT Trader was joined in the Clyde by the Greenock based Svitzer Marine tugs, Anglegarth and Ayton Cross and also by one of CMS’s tugs – either Battler or Bruiser, I’m not entirely sure which – although Battler was in attendance during the barge’s exit from the Clyde last time.
This was when, on 16th August 2011, she carried the midships section of the first of the two new aircraft carriers, Queen Elizabeth, from Govan to Rosyth – For Argyll published a photo journalism piece on this magnificent exercise, where the work of the tugs was simply breathtaking. They took the Erskine Bridge at low tide and the carrier section all but scraped the underside of it.
Her arrival suggests that there will shortly be a further movement of a big portion of the second aircraft carrier departing Govan – probably within the next month or so. It had been slated for November but this may mean an earlier departure, we’ll keep you posted.
Hugh McFarlane
She is here to transport another section (Lower Block 4) for the 1st Aircraft Carrier (Queen Elizabeth). Less than 3 weeks to go now.
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Is it possible for you to e-mail me the piece about the memorial to the Wren who was murdered in Inverary in the War and Ailsa Stewart, the 97 year old Wren who represented the Association of Wrens? It would be much appreciated together with permission to use the photograph of her in the next issue of The Wren.
Ann Boulton (ex PO Wren)
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Here is the link to the story of Gertrude Canning, Anne.
http://forargyll.com/2012/06/a-wren-for-a-wren-at-70th-anniversary-of-gertrude-cannings-murder/
We’ll also email this to you – and you have our permission to use the photograph of the redoubtable Ailsa Stewart.
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how can i track the HMSQE section as i would like to see her come under the FORTH BRIDGE. THANKS
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Ship AIS [google that and choose your sea area and be warned - it's real time and addictive] will let you see a diagrammatic version of her journey from Govan to Rosyth. Set the ‘No refresh’ drop down to 2 minutes, the shortest position update – and have fun.
Depending on the specific time of passage below the Forth Bridge, there will either be live coverage on television news or retrospective video on news bulletins and on You Tube.
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Thank’s enjoyed!!!
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has the HMSQE section left the Govan yard for Rosyth yet and if so what is the location.
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20 miles off Ireland heading south, just passed Arklow.
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She left yesterday [4th November] at 12,00 noon, You’ll find the story, photographs and regular position updates here: http://forargyll.com/2012/11/bring-it-on-out-queen-elizabeth-carrier-section-tugged-out-of-the-clyde-today/
She’s coming up on the souty east corner of Ireland and making good tracks on the southerly route – nine days through the Channel and up to Rosyth.
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I would like to track the journey on Ship Ais. Problem is to identify which vessel is transponding? I have tried AMT Trader, Anglegarth and Ayton Cross – none appear to be correct? Any suggestions please?
[Previously when other aircraft carrier blocks were moved by AMT Trader, the AIS tracked the supporting tugs Anglegarth and Ayton Cross.]
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The offshore tug, Carlo Magno is doing the tow and would be your best search. A second offshore tug, BB Troll, is in attendance to take over the tow in the event of Carlo Magno’s line breaking. AMT Trader, as a dead barge does not appear to have a transponder.
Details and photographs of the departure and the route are here: http://forargyll.com/2012/11/bring-it-on-out-queen-elizabeth-carrier-section-tugged-out-of-the-clyde-today/
At the moment – 14.25 on 6th November, they’re a little south west of Trevose Head off west Cornwall.
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The best AIS website that I can find is: ‘Live ships map – AIS – Vessel traffic and positions’ – because it shows more shipping than other sites, and the tugs are easily identifiable by their bright light blue symbols.
Just now they’re 30m NNW of Land’s end.
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