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Gallery: Balmoral sets sail for dry dock
Another piece in Bristol’s rich maritime history is the Balmoral; built in 1949, the ship is a member of the National Historic Fleet and officially recognised as a ship of national historic importance.
The vintage ship was taken out of service in 2012 and has remained docked outside M Shed since, in need of some TLC.
Earlier this year, however, it was announced that the Balmoral would receive a government grant of £344,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund to get help get the historic ship back into service.
The Balmoral is expected to be back in operation this June; and on Sunday morning, began her journey to the dry dock in Sharpness on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, where repairs can begin.
Follow her journey in pictures:
Sailing down Bristol Floating Harbour
Under Clifton Suspension Bridge
Approaching Pill
Passing the Bristol Ferry boat
Stretching her legs near the mouth of the Avon
Keep up to date with the Balmoral’s plans for 2015 at www.heritagesteamers.co.uk/balmoral/future.htm.