Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Radio Message

Saturday, June 30, 1962 @ 2030
KING ORRY (1946-1978 Passenger ferry 345 feet long of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Douglas) Own Page
Port of RegistryDouglas (Isle of Man, UK)
Net Tonnage953
Gross Tonnage2485

Received from King Orry by VHF - Passed converted ships lifeboat, painted blue, single jib, 2 male occupants, ESE (Mag) 2 1/2 (2.5) miles off Holy Isle - broken down - bound Troon. Request Troon lifeboat.
This message passed to Ardrossan Police Station at 8.35 pm 30th and Portpatrick Radio Station.