Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

"Lion" arrival delayed by heavy seas

From "The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 17th October 1969

GALE HOLDS UP SHIPPING

Rough seas on Wednesday night disrupted Clyde sailings, and the Ardrossan to Belfast car ferry M.V. "Lion" was unable to enter Ardrossan Harbour.
The "Lion" arrived at the harbour at her usual time of 8.45 pm but because of heavy seas she was forced to lie in the shelter of the Cumbrae for over 10 hours.
She docked at 7.40am yesterday (Thursday) but because of the delay in unloading, was late for her 10am sailing to Belfast.