Back on the Clyde
Waverley comes in to sight of her berth at Pacific Quay after her extended stay on the south coast.
Waverley turns towards Prince’s Dock before perfectly executing the paddle steamer equivalent of a three-point turn.
Captain Steve Colledge brings the ship in to Prince’s Dock past Govan Graving Docks.
Waverley edged in to Prince’s Dock, canting in the main channel to face down river.
Captain O’Brian observes the proceedings.
The skill and precision of the manoeuvring was a pleasure to witness.
Backing in to the berth.
Finished with engines for 2014. The winter maintenance programme begins in earnest next week.
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