Paddle Steamer Waverley, Mull, Iona, Staffa, Fingal's Cave and Tobermory, 25th May 2024

Waverley the last ocean going paddle steamer cruises on a fine May day round Mull from Oban. Iona, Staffa and Fingal's Cave with a brief stop at Tobermory. National Historic Ships UK has given Waverley the prestigious title of National Flagship of the Year in recognition of her ambitious cruising programme around the UK, the flagship pennant was proudly flown from the Waverley.

[@flyingchilders]

Great video, very well done.

[@lindaj5492]

Loved watching those magnificent engines when I was a child!

[@lindaj5492]

Thanks to the benefactor who gave Staffa to the National Trust 🙏

[@jeannieadams5155]

She’s beautiful and I had the privilege of sailing on her some years ago . A real sense of nostalgia!do it if you can . 💕💕💕

[@RolftheRed]

What wonderful weather you had for this trip. I've spent a good bit of time in those areas, with a few visits to Staffa as well. May can be perplexing to Southerners a little more used to mono-weather cultures. What a wonderful treasure the wee Waverly is, and truly being able to share that with this generation is priceless. But the view of the coastlines brings a pang of heaveyness to my heart SO clearly a time to visit Mull again. Wonderfull Video Production Mr. Sheach, Thank you!

[@burniemaurins2382]

I enjoyed that, thanks

[@StooFras-TheFiresofHell.]

This brought back many memories for me,it's years since I was on the Waverly and the last time it had departed from Campbeltown then down to the Mull of Kintyre, all in all very interesting,thanks for the memories.😊

[@ThamesShips]

Excellent video. It is great to see all the beautiful countryside and all the other shipping as well. Do you know if that is that the National Flagship 2024 pennants that are flying near the front?

[@jimsheach]

Hi glad you liked it. The mentioned it's flagship status :-)

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Flying in front of bridge.

[@ThamesShips]

@@jimmcintosh9045 Thanks - it is the first time that I have seen the flag flying.

[@GCStalker]

Still waiting for MAIB report on collison with Brodick pier. 24 casualties. Licensed to carry up to 915 passengers.

[@jacobitelivinghistory]

Her ticket is heavily reduced for sailings out with the Firth of Clyde

[@andrewchaston503]

By the way why is that fucking union acknowledging flag flying off her mainstay

[@waterbuoy9121]

Err, maybe because it is a UK Registered vessel - the UK being a Category A member of the IMO? The Royal Scots Navy (RSN) ceased to exist on the signing of the Union The saltire can be flown as a pennant on the bow staff - which is the case on the Waverley, but a defaced red ensign can only be flown as follows: Section 3(b) of the UK Merchant Shipping Act 1995 allows the use of both the Red Ensign flag or a version of it defaced with the appropriate national colour, on vessels registered with a Crown Dependency or UK Overseas Territory provided they have either a Royal Warrant or an Order in Council:

[@vidcrit1187]

Personally, I'd much prefer her to proudly show her own national identity by flying the pre-1707 Scottish Naval ensign which is similar to the Red Duster but with the Saltire replacing the Butcher's Apron. Pleasingly, an increasing number of Scottish vessel owners are now doing so.

[@grahamgardner2816]

Andrew, You have a wonderful command of the language. Is that the Gaelic you have ?. Oor Welly 🤗☕