Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Preparation for Hunterston deep-water terminal

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 29th January 1971

During the last few weeks two small vessels have been lying off the south end of Southannan sands, Fairlie, and gradually working northwards.
The probable explanation is that they are taking soundings and borings of the sea bed in preparation for the building of a deep-water terminal.