An early exchange distinguishes today's Waverley from the earlier vessel lost during the Dunkirk evacuation. The wartime Waverley had already served as a minesweeper during the First World War. She could make about 20 knots. Her lineage shows how paddle excursion ships could be repeatedly drawn into naval work rather than remaining purely civilian craft.
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The wartime Waverley behind today's namesake
The earlier Waverley served as a First World War minesweeper before being lost during the Dunkirk evacuation.