Glasgow And Ships Of The Clyde

Mr. William Mein retires after 23 years service with Burns & Laird Lines

From "The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald" dated Friday 22nd December 1972

RETIRAL OF SHIP'S OFFICER MR. W. MEIN, OF "LAIRDSFOX"

A presentation was made to Mr. William Mein on board the M.V. "Lairdsfox" at Ardrossan Harbour on Wednesday when Mr. Mein retired after 23 years' service with Burns & Laird Lines.

Sixty-three-year-old Mr. Mein, who lives in Clarkston, Glasgow, joined Burns & Laird in 1949 as a third mate and during this time with the company served on most of their ships, including the "Royal Ulsterman", the "Scotsman," the "Fern," "Crest," "Wood" and the "Lion."
Before coming to the "Lairdsfox" Mr. Mein served as mate on the "Lairdsglen" for six years.

INTERESTING

Mr. Mein went to sea when he was 14 years old and during his 49 years as a seaman he has served on some interesting ships. A few years ago he was on the submarine depot ship "Cammel Laird" (the former "Royal Ulsterman") when she accompanied the nuclear submarine "Renown" on her trials off the West Coast of Scotland.

Mr. Mein was presented with a cheque, subscribed for by his colleagues and shipmates, and the presentation was made by Mr. W. B. Wilson, director and manager of Burns & Laird Lines in Scotland.