The ill-fated fishing boat Nancy Glen which sank with the loss of two crew members in Loch Fyne in January was brought to Rosneath on Saturday.

The boat came up the river on a specialist lifting barge and was taken to DRB Marine's yard on the peninsula.

The sad sight of the fishing boat covered by a tarpaulin on the deck of the barge, which came slowly up river on a grey, rainy day, prompted several comments on social media.

One man posted: "Very sad, rest in peace lads."

And another said: "RIP. Both of you have gone, so young but ever forgotten. Glad you are home and put to rest."

And a woman commented: "Most people take it all for granted how dangerous a life the fishermen have."

As the barge approached Gourock, Western Ferries halted operations for a short time as a mark of respect.

The Nancy Glen capsized in Loch Fyne on January 18 with skipper Duncan MacDougall and crewman Przemek Swarcyzk on board.

The alarm was raised by a third fisherman who was pulled from the water by the crew of a passing boat but the others perished.

A specialist lifting barge brought the vessel and the bodies to the surface last week.

The Crown Office confirmed the identities as the two missing crewmen and said the bodies had been released to the families in Tarbet.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "This complex operation has been successfully completed, and our thoughts remain with the families concerned.

"This has been a difficult time for the families and the community and we thank everyone involved for their efforts.

"We now await the investigation by the Crown Office, which it is legally required to undertake in cases such as this."

The tragedy sparked sympathy in Helensburgh, with 100 people turning out for a two-mile sponsored walk in support of the bereaved families.

Donations of £600 which were raised on the day were combined with online donations and money donated by the club to bring the grand total to £1,000.

The walk had been organised by Helensburgh Football Club and two young representatives, Logan and Ruairi, presented Kenny MacNab, chairman of the Clyde Fishermen's Association, with the money.

A Marine Accident Investigation Branch spokesperson told the Advertiser: “MAIB’s investigation is ongoing, and it is too early to predict how soon the investigation report will be published.

"The branch is liaising closely with Police Scotland and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, but currently does not intend to investigate the vessel further unless new and compelling evidence comes to light.”