Second PSPS Visit to P.S. Waverley at Great Yarmouth
Report Part 1
Words and Pictures by Martin Longhurst
On 3 May over 100 members of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) visited George Prior Engineering at Great Yarmouth to see how work had progressed on the Completion Phase of Waverley's Heritage Rebuild since March 15.
The first view of the paddler from the special car park
Her bow rides high as not all equipment is yet on board nor any water, fuel or stores
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Members were welcomed by PSPS Chairman Nick James (left), who paid tribute to the high standard of work being achieved. Next a few words from George Prior who said progress was on track and Waverley was due to sail for her sea trials in four weeks' time.
Our party visited the wood working shop first. This is a new fire hose cabinet.
The deck furniture from Phase 1 has been taken inside and given many coats of varnish
This is the template for cutting the lozenge shaped door windows
The buoyant apparatus is receiving attention as well
Some remaining furniture for the crew accommodation
The landing platform steps looking pristine
