Overview
- Southwold Pier said the paddle steamer will not dock there on Thursday due to high winds and rough seas.
- The vessel will instead arrive at Ipswich Docks, with coaches arranged to transfer Southwold ticket holders for boarding.
- Two days earlier, worsening conditions near Deal and Ramsgate slowed the ship, leaving it unable to reach Tower Bridge in time for the booked lifts.
- A planned revised lift could not proceed because no bridge crew were available, and the Thames voyage was terminated at Gravesend with passengers disembarking there.
- Waverley Excursions said all affected passengers will be contacted with offers of part refunds or tickets for another cruise.