Paddle Steamer Waverley crashes into pier

[Scotrail314209]

Hi all, just a thread about keeping track and discussion of the PS Waverley, the worlds oldest seagoing paddle steamer.

The most recent update is that it had a slightly accident at Brodick Pier yesterday evening (03/09).

Looks like it’ll be out of service for another while due to the severe damage to the bow.

Twenty four injured as Waverley crashes into pier

The paddle steamer was damaged as it collided with the pier at Brodick with more than 200 passengers on board.

www.bbc.co.uk

A total of 17 people have been injured after the paddle steamer Waverley collided with Brodick Pier in Arran.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said "a number have been taken to hospital" following the incident.

People stranded in Arran were later due returned to the mainland by an emergency sailing of a CalMac ferry.

Police, paramedics, coastguards and rescue helicopters were scrambled to the scene after the alarm was raised at about 17:15.

MCA said it was believed that 213 passengers and 26 crew were on board the vessel when it struck the pier.

 

[stantheman]

It’s the only seagoing paddle steamer

 

[Scotrail314209]

It’s the only seagoing paddle steamer

Correcto, and it is quite a shame.

It spent the 2019 season getting repaired, and at the very start of her 2020 season it has an accident. This might dent the company a bit as the Waverley is now stranded at Brodick due to the damage, which means the rest of her roster will be cancelled.

 

[Gostav]

It looks like she needs back to dry dock again.