Page 12 WAVERLEY
My previous contributions have concentrated on cruising vessels operating in Mediterranean waters but I would like to widen the field (or water’s I should say).
Visiting the UK in late September I took the opportunity for a Thames cruise on the Paddle Steamer ‘Waverley’. We set off from Southend on Sea, went to and through Tower Bridge into the Pool of London, via Gravesend and then returned to Southend on Sea. The Waverley is the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World and it is a special year for the vessel - 70 years since her launch in 1946.
She operated in Scotland this year from May until August, then voyaged South, having offered the opportunity to board and cruise in many places on the West Coast commencing Liverpool,
round to the Bristol Channel, to the South Coast, into the Thames, to East Coast, prior to returning via the Thames, and south to her home port of Glasgow for wintering. The 2017 programme is still to be announced.
For us Brits living here in Spain and visiting the UK from Spring, may I suggest clicking on ‘
waverleyexcursions.co.uk’ with the view of checking the 2017 ‘Waverley’ programme. It’s a magical experience to cruise on this wonderful historic vessel, whether to see the beautiful Scottish scenery, or that South of the border. The sounds, smell and view within the ‘open’ engine room is not to be missed even for the non mechanically minded person.
Torrevieja Maritime Association
To further foster an interest in maritime matters may I conclude by informing of the existence locally of the Torrevieja Maritime Association where the objectives are to stimulate and maintain an interest in maritime and associated activities. Potential members need not have served at sea or have previously worked in a maritime environment, only that they have an interest in maritime activities.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at Casa de Galicia, El Chaparral, meeting at noon for a 12.15 start. Further information can be obtained through the Torrevieja Maritime Association Facebook or by email to
torreviejama@outlook.com.
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