Wednesday 6th July 2011
First tall ship berths for race
BBC News
Greenock has welcomed the first vessel in this year's Tall Ship Race.
The Russian three-masted ship MIR arrived at Cardwell Bay near Gourock on Tuesday evening and berthed at Greenock on Wednesday.
Greenock is hosting the second stage of the race, following Waterford, Ireland. About 60 ships are due to arrive at James Watt Dock for the event.
About 800,000 visitors are expected to attend a festival over the weekend to celebrate the race.