Post 6:23 PM - Today #1 2020-09-04T18:23. Donations to the appeal can be made online at waverleyexcursions.co.uk or by calling 0141 243 2224 or by texting STEAM followed by … Waverley paddle steamer crashes into Arran pier. My father’s 99, he’s got his back to the bow of the boat and we’re almost right at the bow, and there’s a big impact and the boat stopped very suddenly. 24 people injured after Waverley crashes into Brodick Pier. Paddle steamer The Waverley crashes into Scottish pier injuring dozens. The famous Waverly paddle steamer has crashed into Arran pier this evening, the famous paddle steamer has just returned to service after having a new boiler refitted. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Hi all, just a thread about keeping track and discussion of the PS Waverley, the worlds oldest seagoing paddle steamer. The Waverley paddle steamer had only been back in service for a couple of weeks following a multi-million pound refurbishment of its boilers when it crashed into Brodick Pier on the Isle of Arran at around 5.30pm on September 3. THE paddle steamer Waverley crashed into Brodick Pier on Arran on Thursday, with the total number of injured people put at 24 yesterday. Investigators from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been on Arran to assess the damage to the 70-year-old vessel, which remains tied up a Brodick pier and could be there for some time. Mehltheuersteam. Witnesses told how screaming passengers were hurled against railings and hit the deck due to the hea… Read more: Waverley paddle steamer to return to Isle of Wight following £2.3 million appeal. Two passengers have now hired solicitors and are bringing personal injury claims against the company Waverley Excursions. Last year, £2.3 million was raised to refit the vessel, including with support from Carisbrooke pub, The Waverley, which raised £2,000 for the appeal. A major investigation is under way into how the Waverley paddle steamer crashed into Brodick pier last Thursday injuring 24 passengers. The Waverley paddle steamer has been involved in an incident at Brodick Pier off the Isle of Arran, police have confirmed. ... Clyde cruises cancelled after Waverley crashes into pier. Accommodating groups of 10 to 700, Paddle Steamer Waverley makes an ideal venue for your event. Witnesses in Brodick, Arran, told how screaming passengers were hurled against railings and … 3 comments. Paddle Steamer Waverley crashes into pier. Mehltheuersteam. Waverley’s Covid-19 Relief Appeal has now reached £160,000 thanks to donations received from individuals. Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS), she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. Dozens of people have been injured after paddle steamer The Waverley crashed into a Scottish pier - just two weeks after returning to service after a multi-million pound refurbishment.# PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. 17 injured as Waverley paddle steamer crashe ... | GLONAABOT Removal of Infringing Content The paddle steamer was damaged as it collided with the pier at Brodick with more than 200 passengers on board. Injured passengers were treated at … The Waverley paddle steamer has been involved in an incident at Brodick Pier off the Isle of Arran, police have confirmed. Police were called to the incident at around … Some … The Waverley paddle steamer has crashed in Arran with injuring 17 people. 15th Dec 2020. Lawyers representing two passengers are starting proceedings after the paddle steamer collided with a pier on Arran with 200 passengers on board. Bristol Channel. Friday 4 September 2020, 3:54pm. BREAKING: Waverly paddle steamer crashes into Brodick Pier in Arran . THE Waverley paddle steamer needs a new bow in the wake of her crash into Brodick Pier which cut short an already clipped sailing season curtailed by coronavirus. Sadly the PS Waverley, after a refit and a re-boilering had a crash into the pier at Arran harbour. By Laura Webster @LauraEWebsterr Digital Audience and Content Editor. The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has been damaged after it struck the pier at Rothesay in the Firth of Clyde. Paddle Steamer Waverley CRASH. Hero Steamer. As the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, Waverley is the sole survivor, but without renewed support, she can’t survive the impact of Covid-19. The Waverley paddle steamer has crashed into a pier at one of Scotland's most popular tourist hotspots. 1,580 856 1. Flagship of our fleet, Paddle Steamer Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world.. Published 25 August 2017. Fortunately none of the injured was reported to be in a life-threatening condition. West Country. glasgowlive 1,580 856 1. Latest News. The paddle steamer has been a familiar sight off Yarmouth, for trips around the Isle of Wight. Read More. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. Thread starter Scotrail314209; Start date 4 Sep 2020; 4 Sep 2020 at 02:49 #1 Scotrail314209 Member. Legal action has begun against the operators of the Waverley following its crash at Brodick Pier in September. Boat passengers are rushed to hospital after 17 are injured when world's last ocean-going paddle steamer crashes into pier on Isle of Arran. News Transport 17 injured as Waverley paddle steamer crashes into pier Seventeen people have been injured after the recently relaunched Waverley Steamer crashed into a pier on Arran. Serious injuries as Waverley paddle steamer crashes into Arran pier Fortunately we were both sitting. The paddle steamer hit Brodick Pier yesterday after 5pm. The paddle steamer Waverley which crashed into a pier in Scotland last night injuring 24 people has traditionally been a much-loved annual visitor to North Devon and was due to return this year. Waverley paddle steamer crash: 24 people injured with some airlifted to hospital Emergency services worked through the night to bring the incident under control. Witnesses spoke of some of … Pictures show extensive damage to the front of the boat. Waverley paddle steamer out of action after crashing into promenade at Rothesay SCOTLAND’S most famous ship was out of action last night after crashing into a wall. A TOTAL of 17 people were injured after the Waverley paddle steamer smashed into an island pier. Covid-19 Relief Appeal Reaches £160,000. Operators of the iconic ship are once again seeking public donations, this time for a Covid-19 Relief Appeal, in a bid to reach a total of £500,000 to plug a massive hole in income. Seventeen people have been injured after the recently relaunched Waverley Steamer crashed into a pier on Arran. THE captain in charge when the Waverley crashed last week injuring 24 people was also the skipper when it hit another pier three years ago. TWENTY ... and the paddle steamer set sail again just weeks ago. The vessel got into difficulty as it approached Brodick pier on the Isle of Arran on Thursday. Joined 1 Feb 2017 Messages 832. Witnesses claimed that the impact Stephen Colledge, 57, was on duty when the paddle steamer… Several passengers were taken to hospital when the Waverley paddle steamer crashed into a pier less than a month after returning to service following a refit. LEGAL action has been started against the operators of what is described as the world's last sea-going paddle steamer after dozens were injured in a crash. SEVENTEEN people were injured after the Waverley paddle steamer smashed into an island pier yesterday. The famous passenger liner smashed into Brodick pier around 5.15pm. The number of people injured after the iconic Waverley paddle steamer crashed into a pier has risen to 24. 02:49 # 1 Scotrail314209 Member crashes into Brodick pier off the Isle of Arran, police confirmed... None of the PS Waverley, the worlds oldest seagoing paddle steamer hit Brodick pier in September has to. On Thursday of some of … a total of 17 people 200 passengers on board for. 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