The PS Waverley

Looks great and quite remarkable that she was built so (relatively) recently.

Yes George. I was surprised that she was not built at least ten years earlier. I suspect the blueprints were drawn up in the 30s but building plans were interrupted.
The trip on her was a sheer delight and I highly recommend the experience.

Great to see, I remember crossing from Portsmouth to Ryde on the old paddle steamers in my childhood; excellent image!

Thanks a lot, Roger. Going over to the IOW for you as a youngster must have been very exciting for you and must have provided some vivid memories.
I don't recall seeing any youngsters on the Waverly...just a few hundred grandparents.

Probably all very 'young at heart'!

Good to know you´re still on board Neil!!!!
Heya and kind greetings ;)

Thank you, Tanja. I plan to remain on board until the end of the journey.
I am slow at the best of times but getting re-established over on the dark side at the same time is making me even slower, so apologies for my late response.

She a lovely ship- we will also keep going just like the Waverley:-)

She sure is, Gudrun and provides many memorable journeys, just like Ipernity did when she was fully afloat.
I hope the group stays together and the few remaining stragglers keep up with us, if only to maintain contact.

Outstanding shot!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

Thank you, William.

Congratulations on your ton-up on Explore..!!

This is a lovely image.............it has a nicely vintage look about it.!

Many thanks for your recognition, Keith. All your thoughtful comments have helped me reach that mini goal.
I also think it has a kind of vintage look about it, particularly when viewed large.
The whole experience of seeing and travelling on the Waverley was well worth it, including me staggering the full length of Southend pier.

A beautiful photograph.