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Tall ship returns to Montrose 104 years after being built in town

The SV Alvei is travelling across the country before heading towards Norway.

The SV Alvei arrives in Montrose
Our photographer Kami Thomson captured the ship arriving in Montrose. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

A tall ship that was built and launched in Montrose 104 years ago has returned to its birth town.

The SV Alvei, a three-masted schooner, arrived at Montrose harbour on Sunday afternoon.

The Alvei was originally built and launched the London & Montrose Shipbuilding Company on May 20, 1920, where it was named Tweenways.

Built to operate as a herring drifter, she was later used by the Royal Navy as a minesweeper during World War II. After the war she was sold up to Denmark and then Norway as a coastal freighter.

Under the stewardship of Captain Geoffrey Jones, the ship is now stationed in America. Its current voyage around the world is expected to last a number of years.

The crew plan on staying in Montrose over the next few days as they plan their journey towards Norway.

Our photographer Kami Thomson captured the ship arriving in Montrose.

Heading home. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The SV Alvei is a three-masted schooner. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
It was launched in May 1920. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The end is in sight. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The ship was forced to stop in Aberdeen due to strong winds. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Passing the GlaxoSmithKline site. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Leaving the North Sea. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The ship was built by the London & Montrose Shipbuilding Company. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Making its return. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

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