After a seven month coastal trip and some leave I went to Leith Nautical College being very smartly turned out in black shoes grey troussers white shirt MN tie and navy blazer with MN badge on Breast pocket. This was for a two week induction course for an insight into the training to follow have my MNTB record book checked for the appropriate progress and reports. I then joined staight from college the M/V Saint Brandan at Ardrossan on the Ayrshire coast after brief wet docking and engine overhaul,
Lightship and bound for Lochaline Mainland Scotland off the Sound of Mull to load Silica Sand for Arendal Norway. Silica Sand mined in Scotland is used for oven and glass wear and has a unique high quality, hence stringent hold cleaning to pass the pre load inspection and this was no mean feat as the Brandan had just carried some 8 coal cargos from South Wales to Northen Ireland and had a wooden covered Tank Top Ceiling which had to be bone dry and spot less.
Photo of M/V Saint Brandan At Bonawe Quarry Loch Etive Loading small grade stone chips to one of the outer islands. Picture shows Lowered fore and aft masts for safe navigation under Connel Ferry Road Bridge. A good task for a nimble J.O.S. with safety harness.
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