The ship drew a large crowd for the much awaited launch (Image: PA)
MV Glen Rosa was launched into the Clyde today (Tuesday, April 9) like the sister vessel MV Glen Sannox before her.
There were cheers from those watching as the MV Glen Rosa was piped into the water (seen below) at the publicly-owned Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow on Tuesday.
Up to 1000 people are estimated to have queued to see the launch.
MV Glen Rosa, previously known as Hull 802, is a 102-metre dual fuel vessel which will be capable of operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine gas oil (MGO).
When complete, it will have the capacity to carry up to 852 passengers plus at least 127 cars or 16 heavy goods vehicles, or a combination of both.
It is due to be delivered by September 2025.
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