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41-42 : Leaving the Pool and Canary Wharf
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After a half hour in the Pool of
London, it is time for the Waverley to return down the
Thames to Tilbury. The first step is to make its way back
through Tower Bridge (above) and circumnavigate
Canary Wharf in the fading light (below). |
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43-44: Back Via the Thames Barrier
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Above: Lights on the Thames
Barrier are now beginning to burn bright. Notice that the
green arrows identify the path that Waverley must
take. Below: The
barrier is swiftly left in the ship's wake as grey skies
make a forlorn attempt at a sunset. |
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45-46: Darkness Descends
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Above: Daylight disappears as
the ship makes its way east along the Thames. By now, most
passengers have found refuge in the bar, lounges and
restaurant of the Waverley. However, a few hardy souls
still brave the cold evening breeze. Below:
Those that stay aloft witness the 24/7 nature of work
on the Thames.... as with this ship being serviced on the
north bank. |
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47-48: The QEII Bridge at Night
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Above and Below: The final
dramatic scenes are provided by the Queen Elizabeth II
bridge at Dartford. Shortly after passing beneath its
span, the Waverley docks at Tilbury allowing passengers to
return to Whitstable by coach |
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