Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

"Iona" deputises on Ardrossan - Brodick run

From ?The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald? dated Friday 18th February 1972

ARRAN FERRY HAS BEEN MODIFIED

The Caledonian Steam Packet Company's Arran car ferry M.V. "Caledonia," which has been off the Ardrossan - Brodick service since January 5, is expected to resume service next week.

"Caledonia" has been in dry-dock at Scott's Yard, Greenock, for her annual overhaul and to have some interior modifications carried out.
While she was out of service the MacBrayne ferry "Iona" operated on the Arran run.
The interior modifications have been made with a view to improving passenger circulation on the ship and to lessen congestion in the entrance hall area where passengers congregate on boarding and leaving the vessel.

A spokesman for the CSP Company said : "Part of the ship's galley has been moved and we have also moved the shop near to the entrance of the lounge"

"Caledonia" was expected to leave Scott's yesterday morning (Thursday).