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Joe, Son of the Rock

Joe, Son of the Rock club

Posted: 02 Aug 2018

Taken: 02 Aug 2018

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Helensburgh •
Waverley •
Firth of Clyde •
Paddle Steamer •
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PS 'Waverley' Leaving Helensburgh Pier Backwards

PS 'Waverley' Leaving Helensburgh Pier Backwards
PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS), she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. Quoted from Wikipedia.

Marco F. Delminho, Rosalyn Hilborne, John Goodwin have particularly liked this photo

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 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
It gives a great effect Joe! I had to look twice, and then read that it is leaving backwards!!
Cheers, Rosa.
5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Yes, Rosa, she left backwards, did a very skilful turn and then headed for Arran. Thanks for your very kind comment. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.
 StoneRoad2013
StoneRoad2013 club
Seems to be a habit with steamers and ferries, pulling out stern first.
The "Balmoral" used the same method leaving Whitehaven last year. (That was because the tide in outer harbour wasn't deep enough ...)
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Joe, Son of the Rock club has replied to StoneRoad2013 club
Thanks for the information, StoneRoad2013. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago.

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