Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Burns & Laird's "Lion" unable to sail due to engine trouble

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 9th July 1971

Burns & Laird Lines Ltd., have had to readjust their services to Belfast tonight (Friday) because the M.V. Lion is at present out of commission due to engine trouble.
Passengers without cars will travel from Ardrossan on the Manxman, but those with cars will be accommodated by British Rail and will have to sail from Stranraer.
The Saturday sailing has been cancelled.

Mr. Edward Wall, manager at Ardrossan, said : "It has been cancelled at time of speaking but anything could happen."
The reason for the cancellation is that they cannot get a ship, there will be a sailing at 8.30am for passengers and cars.
The Lion is expected to resume service on Tuesday. she is at present unergoing trials and Mr. Wall said : "She could possibly be ready earlier."
The other vessel running a service to Belfast from Ardrossan is the Saaletal.