PS. Waverly , Ilfracombe, Devon England and Lundy Island. Ship built 1949.Paddle Steamer.

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yunnaf · 70-79, M

Waverly Paddle Steamer is the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer.

1947 June 16 Waverley’s maiden voyage
1974 The end of her working life, she was famously gifted for £1 to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., a charity registered in Scotland, was set up to own and operate the ship. Waverley then began a second career as one of the country’s best-loved tourist attractions. Since she has been in operational preservation, she has carried over 6 million passengers from over 60 ports around the UK.
2003 saw the completion of a £7m Heritage Rebuild which returned Waverley to the original 1940s style in which she was built.
2020 May She was relaunched after the boilers were replaced.

devonman · 61-69, M

@yunnaf Always a pleasure to sail with this Ship .

yunnaf · 70-79, M

@devonman "Heritage Rebuild which returned Waverley to the original 1940s style in which she was built." a time when the UK had outstanding designers, engineers and craftsmen.