The port paddle wheel has now been lowered into place, and fitted to the paddle shaft.
Preparations are underway to fit the timber decking to the sponsons.
Reverse angle view of the port wheel. Side view of the port wheel, it has a few inches to go until it is fully home on the paddle shaft taper to be secured with two keyways, nut and locking plate. The aft funnel now well under way, the quality of workmanship evident here is superb. The funnels have been designed by Waverley supporter and Naval Architect - Bob Marshall to replicate the original funnels as closely as possible. The simulated riveted finish is obtained by the use of Huck Bolts.