Edna, There is an interesting pdf article online - http://www.atlanticliners.com/Images/Other%20Images/PDF/Earl%20Stott%20Voyage%20on%20the%20Aquitania.PDF that suggests that Aquitania had radar sufficiently accurate to identify a U-boat in 1944. However, her radar would probably not have been sufficiently advanced for her to pick her way 'blind' out of such a busy port as Southampton in fog, so I would think that was a reasonable explanation for the delay. Today, fog is unlikely to interfere with schedules because all vessels of any size have advanced radar systems and other navigational aids. Best wishes Tony Holkham Petersfield, Hampshire, England www.tonyholkham.org 2009/9/18 liverpud <liverpud-49@rogers.com> > >> Hi there, >> >> My father left Southampton Dec. 1, 1948 for Halifax, >> it was said that the ship was delayed (a day or so) due to fog. Was that >> really a possibility and does that happen today? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Edna ~ Ottawa >> >> >>