Paddle Steamer "Waverley" departs Southampton for Glasgow 19th Oct 2012
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- PS Waverley departed Southampton berth 102 outbound for her home port of Glasgow just before 9am this morning. It was interesting to see her being swung round with the aid of a very long rope one end tied to a bollard on dockside and the other end secured from the bow until she was fully turned round to head outwards then when the crew were ready the dockside workers untied the rope from the bollard and Waverley was then able to be on her way. Waverley was in port from 16th Oct till today her last port of call was Whitstable in Kent.
Grand to see a bit of canting in action, completed so well. Thanks Rmb
Brilliant seamanship. And what a gorgeous ship.
WAVERLY AS TAKEN ME BACK AS A WEE LAD IN SCOTLAND LIKE IN THE SONG SAILING UP THE CLYDE TO BUTE I USED TO STAND THERE IN AWE WATCHING THIS BEAUITFUL BEAST BREATH . MY FIRST TIME WAS WHEN I WOULD SAY 2AND HALF YEARS OLD THAT WOULD BE 1953 AND KEPT COMING BACK FOR MORE EVERY YEAR TILL WE LEFT FOR AUSTRALIA 1963 . SINCE I HAVE YOUR VIDEO'S MY WACTHING THEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN
Beautifully filmed; thanks for the posting of this. I've been considering taking a trip on Waverley for a little while; this video has absolutely sold me. Not only is she ridiculously beautiful, but I am amazed at her turn of speed.
Good one as ever Steve. I'd forgotten she'd come in from the storm. Dan
Fabulous video mate, I'm always amazed at the speed that grand old lady makes, she'll be back in the clyde in no time at that rate
Many thanks for the update Dave, yes I do think she diverted into Southampton because of the bad weather when weather is really bad then sometimes ships do either anchor and shelter off the Isle of Wight or divert into Southampton, but still Waverley is a great old Paddle Steamer and can give many a small ship a run for their money, I like her alot, every time she comes down I have to go and see her.
Hi Steve,that was fantistic and is going straight into my favourites.I just love the Waverley and a big Thank you for sharing All the best Trev
Great video Trev, I really enjoyed it, well done pal.
Thank you for your nice comment I enjoyed reading that the Waverley brought back pleasant memories for you and thank you for watching my videos's on Waverley she will be back again later this year for her annual trips around the Solent Area.
Thank you for your comment Waverley took about 2 days to arrive back in Glasgow which is a pretty good time for her age.
Pretty impressive that trick of swinging the boat on a line; routine on Waverley, I don't know if other ships do it. As remarked by others, she is indeed actually quite fast (as boats go)!
Thanks for viewing and for the comment, the Cunard ship in the background is the Queen Victoria :)
Trev you are most welcome my friend I just could not resist the temptaion of going to see her depart after all she was due to leave originally about midnight but as you know times for departure always tend to get changed, so when I noticed the early departure I was raring to go lol up early and there. I did wonder how Waverley got swung round as I thought she would be going to swing round in the upper swinging ground but luck had it I had a great view on a grey and gloomy morning.
Your comments are very much appreciated, thanks Dan. by the way are you aware of the arrival of Rotterdam this Saturday due 12pm, I shall be there weather permitting.
pretty clever manoeuver
I am well aware I shall be there also. I will also be on Town Quay on Friday for Saga Sapphire and Ventura.
I guess with a paddle wheeler, you don't have the prop wash washing past a rudder to enhance steerage. Must be a whole different steering strategy, like a sailboat. you need speed through the water before you get any helm response from the rudder.
Great video as I have never seen her in Southampton before but I can't help but wonder is it the Victoria or Elizabeth in the background.
She arrived in Glasgow at around 0400 on the 21st October from Southampton , not bad going for the old girl , she must have averaged 14.5 knots all the way up. She was still ready for the last outing of the season that day. Was it the channel weather that kept her back three days alongside.
I think you got the name wrong there, my name is steve and thank you for watching my video of Waverley today.
I wonder what she is like in bad weather?
Don't get the dock line caught in the propeller...oh wait, paddle wheels. A tug sure would have been nice