Off to a bad start as the Massdam was delayed in sailing - coach carrying passengers was delayed in traffic
Weather was much better than expected - and forecast - at this stage
Weather was much better than expected - and forecast - at this stage

Tahitian Princess sailed later


The weather as you can see was now deteriorating

'Battler' - tug in the background - worked very hard that night as she headed to Hunterston, then returned for a job at Finnart Oil Terminal
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