Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Death of Capt. Connell, Anglo-Continental Container Service.

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 4th June 1971.

OBITUARY

CAPT. M. CONNELL

The death occurred on Wednesday at his home, 37 Argyle Road, Saltcoats, of Captain Malcolm A. Connell, MBE.

Although born in Renfrewshire, he spent some early years in London, but made his home in Ardrossan where his wife belonged.

Captain Connell sailed with the fleet of the Shell Oil Company and received his decoration in the Second World War when he brought the tanker he commanded safely to port after the ship had been badly damaged by several torpedoes.

On his retiral from the sea Captain Connell became marine superintendent in Ardrossan for the shipping company which operated the Anglo-Continental Container Service, and instituted the system between Scotland and Ireland.
He was thus a well-known and popular personality at Ardrossan Harbour and in its associated shipping circles.

Captain Connell retired from this post several years ago and despite the frustrations of failing health he maintained his cheerful friendliness and courteous interest in all whom he met.
He was a modest and kindly man who had many friends.