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13-DEC-2011

The Argyle had to turn back this morning due to the weather,
here's a Mackirdy lorry having to reverse back off...

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Bob 14-Dec-2011 16:03
I believe in a south westerly gale they can happily roll over to Wemyss Bay and back but punching headlong into a sea coming from Gourock is a different matter.
The 'Hard Chine' design of their hull behind the bow propeller causes a 'slamming' motion which almost stops the ferry in its tracks. They don't seem to be 'good sea boats' Thats my theory anyway

Jenny Faa 13-Dec-2011 16:31
Apparently she'd tried twice to tie up at Wemyss Bay. Any idea why they couldn't use Gourock?
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