THE Iron Lady barge had a tight fit under the Forth bridges yesterday (Thursday) morning. Photos from local photographer Gordon Hamilton showcases the barge and its cargo of a topside drilling platform departing from the Port of Rosyth and passing beneath the iconic bridges. The Iron Lady had been berthed at the Port of Rosyth since its arrival on April 11 before departing for Energy Park Fife in Methil where its cargo will be unloaded prior to its decommissioning. The Iron Lady was towed by three of Forth Ports-owned tugs. What happened in April?
Onlookers on both the north and south banks of the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded before their eyes.