Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Smoke canister found on rocks at Ardrossan Harbour

From: Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald dated 21st July 1972

A hand grenade of the type used in the first world war was uncovered by workmen near the abattoir in Blakely Road, Saltcoats, last Thursday.

The find was made in earth dug up by a mechanical digger and Saltcoats police were immediately informed and a bomb disposal squad in Edinburgh made a special trip to Saltcoats to remove the bomb. The disposal experts believe that the grenade had been there since the first war.

On the same day on the rocks at Ardrossan harbour a smoke canister was found and a naval bomb disposal squad from Prestwick dealt with the object.