| Ddisgrifiad / Description | The diesel powered vessel was due for the first of a series of excursions throughout the coming week around the coast to Caernarfon and Menai Bridge. A champagne breakfast was given to guests of the Pier Company as they waited for the boat's arrival. They included Councillor Jack Finch, The Mayor and stars appearing at the Arcadia Theatre.
The expectations of a pleasant cruise in the sunny but blustery weather turned to disappointment. A heavy swell and a high wind made docking difficult and the boat knocked the Pier making the structure shudder. There was no damage and the crew were able to tie up, although it was considered too risky to pick up the one hundred passengers. The boat turned around and sailed back to Caernarfon and a later planned sailing around Anglesey was also cancelled. Ticket holders were given a refund and winners of the Pier Company Competition for a trip on the maiden voyage from Llandudno were offered complimentary tickets.
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