Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Ship Event

Sunday, September 27, 1964 @ 1400
DATE is correct but ACTUAL TIME is not known - any TIME SHOWN is our estimate for guidance only

U.S.S. VULCAN (Depot ship)

USS VULCAN at anchor off Greenock

Ship's location	At anchor off Greenock	Port of Registry	United States Navy

Police in a cabin cruiser intercepted a rowing boat after a chase in the Firth of Clyde and took the occupant into custody.

Gourock Police got a call from the owner of a launch at Cardwell Bay, Gourock, who found a man on board his boat. Also on board was some property, including an outboard motor, which did not belong to the owner.

By the time Police arrived a rowing boat had left the Bay and seemed to be making for the other side of the Firth. A Police Sergeant and a Constable sought the aid of the owner of a cabin cruiser and made after the rowing boat which they intercepted three miles away near the U.S. Navy depot ship U.S.S. VULCAN, anchored off Greenock.

A man will appear at Greenock Police Court.