Splendid video - personally I much prefer it with no narration and -thank god - no background music. As an old steamship engjneer ( long,long ago!) I cannot imagine a better holiday.
There used to be a fabulous program on the television, it was about a scoundrel skipper of a puffer and his adventures evading all authority and getting up to mischief. It would be nice to see a replay. After all most watchable TV is repeats these days.
fabulous film. I have not been up that way for a few years now but it was lovely to see the boat stopping at Tavy. I have not yet made it to Jura, but was looking at the trips on board the sea plane today and I will need to book that! what a super day on the boat.
Having messed about west coast Scotland on boats since I was a small child the legend of the West Coast Puffers was familiar to me even before I met the VIC 32 more than 45 years ago and she was the first one I ever met in person so I was in love with her instantly there was another VIC in the aria I was lucky enough to sail on later but I can't remember her number( Sorry But I should not speculate online). Both the 32 and the other vessel are not in fact trough Clyde puffers in that they are VIC’s or ‘Victualling Inshore Craft’ two of a larger Second World War, British Admiralty commission for craft to service ships chosen largely on three criteria , 1] Coal powered so they were not competing for fuel with the ships they serviced. 2] Being twin Keeled they can be beached. 3]they are floating cargo holds; Note how high she sits in the water, in the days before health and safety she could have sat two feet deeper when heavily loaded, or probably to put it another way .If the captain did not expect heavy seas and the foreshore(or harbour) he was delivering to. Every Captains most valuable Possession was his Boat Diary which unlike the Log he Added to for life rather than one log per year or so. As they delivered to any bay physically possible ,The Captains would record all rocks on a beach and its approaches and tide characteristics etc, thus these diaries were constantly updated and became more comprehensive throughout his life farther to son through generations and would be valuable to competitors ,spies you name it. The VIC’s all were one pattern but when the Admiralty were looking for a design the hundreds of years of west coast trade first with sail then with steam made the west coast puffer an obvious starting template. To see her restored and working the Clyde Estuary again is lovely "God bless her and all who sail on her" I did not know she could rais sails ,even better .
@johnh539 Hey John, thanks for adding all that brilliant information. I grew up,from the age of eleven, on the Kyles of Bute and later in Dunoon. So the landscape/seascape is familiar to me... but so satisfying to revisit many years later. I would highly recommend a trip on the VIC32. Good for the soul. 😄
@@duncansykora As a child we had family in Millport (M. Pottery) but later in life I lived in Argyle , including Crinan basin and Tayvallich for a while. My only profesional time on boats was working in fish farming.
@@duncansykora One of my favourite memories is Sailing from Millport to Glasgow on the Waverley through the Kyles of Bute. Simply magical stretch of water.
I note the puffer was built In Thorne near Doncaster, or was I mistaken? I really must pay a visit up there for my bucket list. Thanks for the wonderful video Duncan.
PS "The Vital Spark" staring Roddy Mc Millan on VIC 72 as captain Para Handy is, to put it bluntly wet yourself funny. Best watch it soon as apparently "She'll no take it much longer captain"😂
New engine ? I last sailed on her 40 odd years ago and am sure she had a tandem compound then , or maybe I misremembered it, the carrillon has moved from top of wheelhouse to the after side of the Lum tho.... good times with Nick and Rachel Walker.😊
@associatedblacksheepandmisfits I know the boiler was replaced in the early 2000s, and recently, it's been converted to run on compressed rapeseed. As far as I know, the engine is original. Jim Hay, the first mate, would know. instagram.com/puffermate?igsh=ODRiZm95dWx0MnF2
21:58 ''The Flower... God's Slow Motion Firework's.'' What a comforting visual while alternately listening to Y'all's YT Rory Gallagher - A Million Miles Away & Our DON GIBSON: Sea Of Heartbreak Thanks for stirring those fond memory chips of God, past fellow platoon members & past heartache flames. -11b4p 1/504 Half a century ago back in 1974.
the use of compressed rapeseed for fuel instead of old fashioned bunker coal, that's brilliant! I've never heard of using that as a coal alternative before, are there any drawbacks from it over traditional coal? how's the cost compared to coal? can you even get coal for bunker fuel anymore?
A bit of narration would be good, like what are the green things loaded for the boiler I assume? What speed were you travelling at ? What was the cake pie meal? Which port did you anchor at? Did all sleep on board? Does the engine run in reverse for astern?
@stephenmiller6213 Hi Stephen, the link for VIC32 is posted along with the video, giving all the information about the boat and the holidays. I've purposely left off any narration as l felt it was unnecessary... a picture tells a thousand words. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it.
@@duncansykora I did enjoy your approach. Left us hungry for more and of course researching the vessel through the wonders of the internet. I had read the "Last of the Puffermen" by Keith McGinn and this video added the context. Great stuff.
Well produced video! This cruise ship looks way more enjoyable than these floating skyscrapers that pass as ships.
@stuartsutherland7664 Very cozy and the food is great! 😄
we’ve just returned from a fantastic week on this lovely boat
@@susanhalsey7283 Hope you had a great time and enjoyed Jim's humour 😁
@@duncansykora Yes we certainly did, Jim is a great guy!
The VIC 32 voyage is on my bucket-list! Wonderful little steam coaster and a splendid Scottish scenery
What a lovely vessel.
Brings back memories of the tv series, Para Handy, Roddy Mc Millan, and Co. Hilarious..❤❤❤❤
Gregor fisher also did parahandy a bit later
Excellently produced, I'm pleased the weather was kind! Food looks fantastic.
Wow what a lovely video from a lovely part of the country thanks.
Splendid video - personally I much prefer it with no narration and -thank god - no background music. As an old steamship engjneer ( long,long ago!) I cannot imagine a better holiday.
@SteveHodges-cn7ns Thanks Steve 😊
A little information would have been helpful - for instance what type of fuel was loaded?
@@duncanandrews1940 Hey Duncan,l actually put it in the captions... it's compressed rapeseed. Cheers
Amen to that. Hate music when watch videos
A really fantastic video, great interesting clips but also very relaxing watch in the background. Thank you :)
A Great Vessel from History built well Look Like She is going to Make 100 Years Old and then Some I'd Say.
Love it.
Delightful show, the scenery is incredible, the ship is so incredible to see in action. Also you may have the best food anywhere!
@@lylelamboley2630 😄🙏❤️
Magnificent filming. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience.
@@Lanes-Explorer5733 My pleasure... and it was! 😄
Great work, looks lush!
Beautiful little film, thank you.
@@sturgeonsqueezer 😊🙏 Thank you.
What a beauty and what a wonderful home too.
There used to be a fabulous program on the television, it was about a scoundrel skipper of a puffer and his adventures evading all authority and getting up to mischief. It would be nice to see a replay. After all most watchable TV is repeats these days.
@@mergrew0110Probably Para Handy, which took place on the same type of Puffer 👍☺️
@@duncansykora. Para Handy rings a loud bell. You’re probably right, great program!
I didn’t see all of the episodes because of shift work. Would love to the adventures of the Vital Spark again. 5:51
Yeah, Para Handy and the ‘Vital Spark’.
Back in the 50s there was a feature film “The Vital Spark”.
This is the VIC32. There's a large steel boat near us on the river Severn it's called the VIC99. Many years ago it was a pub on the river.
@nickedwards212 Wow, must have been built just after the VIC32 ❤️
It was also a brothel at one stage apparently! They had to take the Steam Engine and boilers out to get it over the lock sills.
@@mrstephenthomas100 Now that I didn't know! 😯
fabulous film. I have not been up that way for a few years now but it was lovely to see the boat stopping at Tavy. I have not yet made it to Jura, but was looking at the trips on board the sea plane today and I will need to book that! what a super day on the boat.
A really fantastic video. Many Thanks.
@@tonyjones99 Thanks Tony ☺️
Superb video Duncan. The old boat provided all the music we needed. We only meant to watch 5 minutes! 45 minutes later....
@@philgray3443 😂 Thanks for watching.
I agree the silent or no commentary style is just perfect.
Lovely video a great watch!
Having messed about west coast Scotland on boats since I was a small child the legend of the West Coast Puffers was familiar to me even before I met the VIC 32 more than 45 years ago and she was the first one I ever met in person so I was in love with her instantly there was another VIC in the aria I was lucky enough to sail on later but I can't remember her number( Sorry But I should not speculate online).
Both the 32 and the other vessel are not in fact trough Clyde puffers in that they are VIC’s or ‘Victualling Inshore Craft’ two of a larger Second World War, British Admiralty commission for craft to service ships chosen largely on three criteria , 1] Coal powered so they were not competing for fuel with the ships they serviced. 2] Being twin Keeled they can be beached. 3]they are floating cargo holds; Note how high she sits in the water, in the days before health and safety she could have sat two feet deeper when heavily loaded, or probably to put it another way .If the captain did not expect heavy seas and the foreshore(or harbour) he was delivering to.
Every Captains most valuable Possession was his Boat Diary which unlike the Log he Added to for life rather than one log per year or so.
As they delivered to any bay physically possible ,The Captains would record all rocks on a beach and its approaches and tide characteristics etc, thus these diaries were constantly updated and became more comprehensive throughout his life farther to son through generations and would be valuable to competitors ,spies you name it.
The VIC’s all were one pattern but when the Admiralty were looking for a design the hundreds of years of west coast trade first with sail then with steam made the west coast puffer an obvious starting template.
To see her restored and working the Clyde Estuary again is lovely "God bless her and all who sail on her"
I did not know she could rais sails ,even better .
@johnh539 Hey John, thanks for adding all that brilliant information. I grew up,from the age of eleven, on the Kyles of Bute and later in Dunoon. So the landscape/seascape is familiar to me... but so satisfying to revisit many years later. I would highly recommend a trip on the VIC32. Good for the soul. 😄
@@duncansykora As a child we had family in Millport (M. Pottery) but later in life I lived in Argyle , including Crinan basin and Tayvallich for a while.
My only profesional time on boats was working in fish farming.
@@johnh539 I appreciated the additional fascinating information 👍
@@duncansykora One of my favourite memories is Sailing from Millport to Glasgow on the Waverley through the Kyles of Bute. Simply magical stretch of water.
Lovely! I was expecting a new episode of Dad's Army onboard!
@@awatt1404 😂
I note the puffer was built In Thorne near Doncaster, or was I mistaken? I really must pay a visit up there for my bucket list. Thanks for the wonderful video Duncan.
@@jossmaxwell00 You're right, built in Thorne, Doncaster....now enjoying its relative retirement on the west coast of Scotland 😀
Love the machinery views.❤
Para Handy! Capt to Engineroom -- "Mair Steam" -- Eng to Cpt "Well awa an Boil a Kettle"
Fantastic ❤
The last time I was in Crinan was 53 or 54 years ago. Can’t spot any noticeable changes in that time.
PS "The Vital Spark" staring Roddy Mc Millan on VIC 72 as captain Para Handy is, to put it bluntly wet yourself funny.
Best watch it soon as apparently "She'll no take it much longer captain"😂
Fab
New engine ? I last sailed on her 40 odd years ago and am sure she had a tandem compound then , or maybe I misremembered it, the carrillon has moved from top of wheelhouse to the after side of the Lum tho.... good times with Nick and Rachel Walker.😊
@associatedblacksheepandmisfits I know the boiler was replaced in the early 2000s, and recently, it's been converted to run on compressed rapeseed. As far as I know, the engine is original. Jim Hay, the first mate, would know. instagram.com/puffermate?igsh=ODRiZm95dWx0MnF2
Where is Para Handy when you need him - if Dougie was here he would tell ye!
21:58 ''The Flower... God's Slow Motion Firework's.''
What a comforting visual while alternately listening to Y'all's YT Rory Gallagher - A Million Miles Away & Our DON GIBSON: Sea Of Heartbreak
Thanks for stirring those fond memory chips of God, past fellow platoon members & past heartache flames.
-11b4p 1/504 Half a century ago back in 1974.
I seems to remember this vessel was moored in Bristol Docks in the past.
@@kroneditor9266 I'll have to check with the skipper on that one 😁
A superb documentary; the closest I'll ever get to chartering the Vic32.
the use of compressed rapeseed for fuel instead of old fashioned bunker coal, that's brilliant! I've never heard of using that as a coal alternative before, are there any drawbacks from it over traditional coal? how's the cost compared to coal? can you even get coal for bunker fuel anymore?
Not sure of the last couple of questions... savethepuffer.co.uk/holidays/ would have all the answers 😁
"High and Dry", 1954. (2 Boats used in the film.)
Looks idyllic.
What kind of fuel use the ship?
The ship now runs on compressed rapeseed...a waste product from making rapeseed oil.
How do I join a cruise like that? Is there a link or a phone number I could call?
@@jimkonst Hi, and thanks for reminding me to post a link 😄
savethepuffer.co.uk/
A wee bit of narration would provide context and meaning.
@@brycenew Thanks Bryce, l think may include just a little narration in my next video 😄
A bit of narration would be good, like what are the green things loaded for the boiler I assume? What speed were you travelling at ? What was the cake pie meal? Which port did you anchor at? Did all sleep on board? Does the engine run in reverse for astern?
@@duncansykora DO your. own thing. Provide reading material for people who want it. Your work is RARE. in a noisy world
@@ryder6070 Thank you 🙏😊
All bound for mu-mu land? Justified and ancient with still no masterplan!
Butiful sea scape crap vidio
Very poor . No info on the vessel and no narration.
@stephenmiller6213 Hi Stephen, the link for VIC32 is posted along with the video, giving all the information about the boat and the holidays. I've purposely left off any narration as l felt it was unnecessary... a picture tells a thousand words. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it.
@@duncansykora I did enjoy your approach. Left us hungry for more and of course researching the vessel through the wonders of the internet. I had read the "Last of the Puffermen" by Keith McGinn and this video added the context. Great stuff.
Hey, Stephen, maybe you could show us how that is done by posting some example videos. Maybe tutorials. We'd really like to see your work.