It’s been a while since Lilac appeared here, but this illusion of the steamer under way on her own power was thrilling. I’m not adept enough at photo manipulation to add the right measure of smoke from her stack.

And yes, the prime mover here is Michael Miller, with Susan nearby as well. .

Like a vessel steaming in from another era,


it was great to see Lilac under way.

All photos, WVD, who is unaware of the length of her duration at Caddells.
Photos of her engine can be seen here.
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November 16, 2020 at 4:01 pm
Mike
Definitely did a double take with that first photo. Good to see the old girl moving around and still being maintained, its been a while since I needlegunned those bulkheads and climbed all over that rickety rigging.
November 16, 2020 at 4:06 pm
tugster
That’s why it was the lead photo.
November 16, 2020 at 4:42 pm
Jim Gallant
Beautiful pics of a beautiful old Lady, Will, Thanks!