A registered charity founded in 1959, we have about 2,500 members and through our associated charitable companies we operate the only two working paddle steamers in Great Britain; PS Waverley and PS Kingswear Castle.
The Society also supports other paddle steamer projects including PS Maid of the Loch and PS Medway Queen.
Without the PSPS there would no longer be the opportunity to sail on a Paddle Steamer in Great Britain.
Our aims are:
- to preserve paddle steamers in sailing condition;
- to educate the public in the historic significance of paddle steamers in the Nation's maritime and industrial heritage;
- to acquire, preserve and exhibit a collection of equipment and material associated with paddle steamers.
We have five branches covering all of Great Britain. Each branch organises regular talks, social and special events throughout the year. Please click on a branch below for more information.
- Bristol Channel Branch
- London & Home Counties Branch
- North of England & North Wales Branch
- Scottish Branch
- Wessex & Dart Branch
Charity no. 298328
Charity no. SC037603
PSPS Collection
The PSPS collection continues to expand with over 50,000 items. The Society holds the largest collection of materials related to Paddle Steamers including postcards, sailing bills, books, souvenirs and fittings from much loved steamers of the past. We welcome further donations to enhance our collection. Please contact the Society's Archive Trustee in the first instance.
A small selection of Waverley promotional material held in the PSPS Collection.
Latest National News
Statement from Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
A statement issued on behalf of Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
£1 Million Funding for Maid of the Loch
The Scottish Government has confirmed £950,000 support for Maid of the Loch restoration.
2018 National AGM – Draft minutes published
The minutes of the meeting, which was held in York on 24 November 2018, have now been published.
Delta Queen Exemption Reinstated
The stern wheeler Delta Queen is set to return to service after an exemption renewal.
Lake Geneva Update
Vevey remains in service offering trips on Fridays and Sundays into December.
2018 PSPS AGM – Saturday 17th November
The 2018 AGM takes place on Saturday 17th November.
Stadt Luzern De-stored
On Monday 29th October Stadt Luzern's outgoing Captain Kuno Stein and her new master Roger Maurer spent the day clearing the ship's bridge and office.
Dresden Update
There is now a sufficient rise of water level on the Elbe at Dresden for the paddlers to sail in Saxon Switzerland today.
Stadt Luzern’s Last day 21st October
Capt Kuno Stein welcomes passengers aboard Stadt Luzern at Fluelen on his last sailing as a paddle steamer captain and Stadt Luzern's last trip before a major rebuild.
Low Water at Dresden
Low river water levels on the Elbe at Dresden continue to cause havoc with the timetables for the paddle steamers there.
Forthcoming National Events
- There are no events scheduled.
