TELE photographer George Munro rounds up the highlights of his busy week.
Pic1: From nursery children to reminiscing pensioners, the people of Inverclyde turned out in their droves to see the launch of the Glen Rosa. The tension was palpable as the heaviest ship ever built at Ferguson Marine was held on the slipway until a lull in the strong winds allowed her to gracefully slide into the Clyde.
Pic2: I took this shot as Clyde Coastguard and the CalMac ferry Ali Cat came to the rescue of a yacht crew struggling in strong winds after their vessel lost its mast.
Pic3: Watching kids get a chance to learn the skills required to take part in the sport of climbing is always fun to watch at Ravenscraig Activity Centre. Parents too, drink tea and coffee in the centre's cafe as they watch their children dressed in safety equipment scale dizzy heights under the instruction of expert instructors.
Pic4: These Ferguson Marine apprentices would agree, there is always time for a quick selfie, even in the final moments before the launch of their ship.
The team met with members of the press before they retired to the launch platform to cheer the Glen Rosa on her way.
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