Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Arrival

Sunday, November 25, 1962 @ 1025
GRANUAILE (1948-1970 Lighthouse Tender 230 feet long for Commissioners of Irish Lights, Dublin) Own Page

Irish Lights Lighthouse Tender GRANUAILE arrives at Ardrossan Dockyard for repairs

Arrived fromBelfastPort of RegistryLiverpool
Arrived in berthArdrossan Harbour - Ardrossan Dockyard on arrivalGross Tonnage1,149
Master of vessel on arrivalG O Hanlin
Draught aft on arrival14 feet
Cargo carried on arrivalLight

GRANUAILE was employed by the Irish Light's Service to maintain, service and supply the lighthouses, light-ships and buoys on the Irish coast.

It is not known why this Irish-owned and crewed-and based vessel was registered in Liverpool and not in Dublin.