Air 2s Waverley - The last seagoing paddle steamer in the world

[Jeremy Clark]

It's been a while since I flew my drones, but the visit along the South West Cornish coast of Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, tempted me out again. I hope you enjoy

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[Yorkshire_Pud]

She's knocking on a bit isn't she ?

 

[Jeremy Clark]

She's knocking on a bit isn't she ?

Still very beautiful though

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Still very beautiful though

I meant speedwise ....

 

[Jeremy Clark]

I meant speedwise ....

Oh, right. She WAS much quicker than I thought, and I didn’t have as much time to film as I’d hoped

 

[DougMcC]

Well done. How old is the ship and what fuel provides the heat to the steam engine? Just curious. Beautiful day for showing her to the boaters. Is she in any type of regular service? Thanks for showing this.

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Well done. How old is the ship and what fuel provides the heat to the steam engine? Just curious. Beautiful day for showing her to the boaters. Is she in any type of regular service? Thanks for showing this.

Thank you. No idea about the fuel, but if you read the information notes I put on the YouTube post, there’s details about her age. And there’s more details here
Waverley Excursions – The world's last Seagoing paddle steamer

 

[twickers14]

Great little film beautifully shot and edited. Perfect music too. I live in Bristol where of course she is berthed during the winter and she always has people doing jobs like deck painting etc and sure the engineers get in there too.

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Great little film beautifully shot and edited. Perfect music too. I live in Bristol where of course she is berthed during the winter and she always has people doing jobs like deck painting etc and sure the engineers get in there too.

Many thanks for the kind words

 

[DougMcC]

Thank you. No idea about the fuel, but if you read the information notes I put on the YouTube post, there’s details about her age. And there’s more details here
Waverley Excursions – The world's last Seagoing paddle steamer

Thanks for the link. The ship’s history section answers my question - “engine’s graceful motion and sense the gentle aroma of hot oil and steam”.
Clearly she sails today because a dedicated community of enthusiasts is committed to her preservation and operation. That’s wonderful. She recently had new more efficient boilers placed and a general overhaul. Originally launched in 1947 or so. Fuel oil or diesel provide the heat source. I’m sitting in California learning about a steam paddle wheeler launched in Scotland when I was two years old. This forum and the underlying Technology are wonderful. Thanks, Jeremy, for this interesting morning.
Doug

 

[MS Coast]

Nicely done video. Thanks for posting. That ship's a beauty, particularly when compared to that bloated modern cruise ship at anchor. She's on my to-do list if I ever get near to where she's sailing in the UK.

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Thanks for the link. The ship’s history section answers my question - “engine’s graceful motion and sense the gentle aroma of hot oil and steam”.
Clearly she sails today because a dedicated community of enthusiasts is committed to her preservation and operation. That’s wonderful. She recently had new more efficient boilers placed and a general overhaul. Originally launched in 1947 or so. Fuel oil or diesel provide the heat source. I’m sitting in California learning about a steam paddle wheeler launched in Scotland when I was two years old. This forum and the underlying Technology are wonderful. Thanks, Jeremy, for this interesting morning.
Doug

You’re very welcome

 

[Yogi053]

Nicely done video. Thanks for posting. That ship's a beauty, particularly when compared to that bloated modern cruise ship at anchor. She's on my to-do list if I ever get near to where she's sailing in the UK.

The Waverley has an extensively busy summer season sailing 'doon the watter', (google it) for further info.

 

[GFields]

Another great video!

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Another great video!

Many thanks indeed

 

[Prop Wash]

Beautifully captured! I am impressed with how fast she is. I loved you got her going past a modern cruise ship! Quite the contrast in size. Well done, Jeremy! Glad she tempted you to get out, we'd have missed seeing what you brought us!

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Many thanks. I got lucky with the cruise ship… it was a nice contrast. The steamer’s speed surprised me too, and I didn’t get as much footage as I would normally have taken because of that

 

[Bilby1]

Beautifully done Jeremy. Fabulous subject captured with skill. Enjoyed watching it.

 

[Jeremy Clark]

Beautifully done Jeremy. Fabulous subject captured with skill. Enjoyed watching it.

Thank you for the kind words

 

[Felix le Chat]

It's been a while since I flew my drones, but the visit along the South West Cornish coast of Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, tempted me out again. I hope you enjoy

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Lovely to see a proper bit o'kit still in service. Too many of the old steamers ended up in the knackers yards (trains AND boats). Compared to that overgrown floating wart she's sleek and elegant... and she can still get a good lick on.

Great capture of a genuine bit of British heritage. Very well done.