Aboard the world’s last seagoing Paddle Steamer Waverley
Built in 1946, the steamer spent the first 27 years of her life running up and down the Firth of ClydeAs we steam beneath Tower Bridge, motorists and tourists wave down and smile, with any annoyance at their journey being held up having melted awayFor this is Waverley, the last remaining ocean-going paddle steamer in the world and a sight to behold with its huge red, white and black stacks protruding upwards from the deck.
Built in 1946, the steamer spent the first 27 years of her life running up and down the Firth of Clyde. Passengers are able to venture down to the engine room at will. I spent a good ten minutes listening to the beats of the paddles working hard in the Thames.You can quiz the friendly volunteers who work hard to keep everything ticking over.
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