THOUSANDS of people lined the shore as Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddlesteamer, majestically sailed into Fowey.

The vessel was making her first visit to the port as part of a series of sailings in the South West.

Glorious weather greeted Waverley on Friday (August 30). St Austell photographer Paul Williams was there to capture the scene. He said: “The iconic paddlesteamer attracted thousands of sightseers all eager to get a glimpse of this grand old vessel from a bygone era.”

Currently designated a national flagship by National Historic Ships UK, Waverley was also visiting Penzance, Falmouth and Plymouth.