Paddle Steamer Waverley passing under Tower Bridge London
WAVERLEY is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. See and hear the mighty engines – they will provide a whiff of nostalgia for some but are sure to impress all! Paddle Steamer Waverley, built almost 70 years ago, is the world's last sea-going paddle steamer. In 1975, at the end of her working life, she was famously bought for £1 by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd, a charity registered in Scotland, was set up to operate the ship. Waverley then began a second career as one of the country's best-loved tourist attractions. Since she has been in operational preservation she has been awarded four stars by Visit Scotland, an engineering heritage award, and has carried over 5 million passengers from over 60 ports around the UK. Waverley is a unique piece of Britain's maritime heritage, bringing pleasure to tens of thousands every summer. She has been magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. Tower Bridge, one of London's leading landmarks, is probably the most famous bridge in the world. Opened in 1894 by the Prince of Wales, the draw bridges two huge 1000 ton bascules can be raised in less than 5 minutes to allow river traffic into the upper Pool of London. At the top, in the covered pedestrian walkway which offers spectacular views of London, is an exhibition.
Size: 7066px × 4912px
Location: Tower Bridge River Thames London
Photo credit: © GoUK / Neil Sutherland / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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