Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Norwegian tanker "Aino" grounds off Montgomerie Pier, Ardrossan Harbour

From "Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald" dated 2nd July 1948

TANKER GROUNDED AND REFLOATED

While in the process of being berthed at Ardrossan Harbour last Friday afternoon, the Norwegian tanker "AINO," with two tugs in attendance, grounded a short distance off Montgomerie Pier.

Attempts to refloat the vessel were at first unsuccessful, but, with the rising tide and after 250 tons of her cargo had been discharged into a lighter, she was floated again about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, and proceeded alongside the wharf.

The Aino was carrying a cargo of 9000 tons of fuel oil from Aruba.