The following pictures were taken on Sunday 3rd
July. Waverley arrived at Ayr shortly after 2.40pm before heading south to call
at Girvan for the first time this season. With over 500 passengers she then
made for Ailsa Craig, otherwise known as “paddy’s milestone”. As the steamer
sailed round the island a large number of birds were in flight, indeed more
than I have ever seen before. Some puffins were also spotted on the north side
of the Island.
Due to her second call at Ayr coinciding with low water
Captain O’Brian took the precaution of using one of the rescue boats to take
the lines ashore. Recent soundings in the harbour suggest that there is now insufficient
water for the steamer to run astern up the river at low tide while attempting
to berth at the Compass Pier. In all
Sunday was a perfect day to appreciate all that Waverley offers, indeed what
other vessel could you sail on to experience the Firth of Clyde at its very best?
In other words folks get aboard and support Waverley as often as you can in
this crucial year.
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| Waverley entering Ayr Harbour |
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| Just about to make the turn to Port to enter the North Harbour |
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| Canting before running astern up the River Ayr |
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| Leaving Girvan |
Paul Semple
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