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Sailing doon the watter ... and into a list of the greats

FOR generations of Scots sailing "doon the watter", it has established its place in the cultural history of the Clyde.

ENGINEERING MARVEL: The Waverley is only the second Scottish work to be recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Picture: Phil Rider honour: A plaque marking the Waverley's award in pride of place on the famous old vessel.
ENGINEERING MARVEL: The Waverley is only the second Scottish work to be recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Picture: Phil Rider honour: A plaque marking the Waverley's award in pride of place on the famous old vessel.
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DAMIEN HENDERSON Transport Correspondent

Now the PS Waverley paddle steamer has been awarded a place in a pantheon of Britain’s engineering achievements as well, sitting alongside famous works such as London’s Tower Bridge, the Bletchley Park Bombe decoding machine and Brunel’s SS Great Britain.