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Waverley 2001 – Tighnabruaich Pier Future
A reflective series of articles looking back at past events, frequently but not exclusively involving our ships.
Remembering Two Former Chiefs
Ian Muir (left) and Ian McMillan in the engine room of MV Balmoral.
This photograph shows two former Chief Engineers of PS Waverley and MV Balmoral, the late Ian Muir and the late Ian McMillan.
Waverley 2001 – Ulster Adventure
Another take on Waverley’s Ulster adventure.
Waverley 2001 – Waverley Visits Red Bay and Ballycastle (Nearly)
Waverley sails from Campbeltown to Red Bay and along the Antrim coast.
Waverley 2001 – Ferry from the Mersey
Waverley’s Bristol Channel spring public season came to its conclusion with a single voyage from Penarth to Milford Haven on Saturday 16th June 2001.
Waverley 2001 – First Call at Lundy Pier
Sunday 10th June 2001 dawned bright and sunny as Waverley set out from Clevedon and Penarth to Ilfracombe and Lundy.
Waverley 1947 – Trials
Official photograph of Waverley on trials off Skelmorlie in June 1947.
With construction complete Waverley starts her sea trials.
Waverley 1975 – Very First Sailing in Preservation
Waverley almost ready for departure with the pipe band playing and well wishers on the quay.
On Thursday 22nd May 1975 Waverley sailed from Glasgow to Dunoon with invited guests aboard, many of whom had helped return her to service.
Kingswear Castle – The Medway Years on Video
Six short videos featuring Kingswear Castle during her years on the Medway have been added to the new Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust website.
Waverley 2001 – West Highland Finale
Day 4 of 5 and Waverley sailed from Fort William and Oban to the sacred Isle of Iona.
Waverley 2001 – A Full Day in the Sun-kissed Hebrides
Day 3 of 5 and Waverley departs Oban for Fort William, four Lochs and the Gulf of Corryvreckan.
Waverley 2001 – Bonnie Boat to Skye
Day 2 of 5 and Waverley visits the legendary Isle of Skye.
Waverley 2001 – Hebridean Sunshine
Waverley embarks on a five day tour of the southern Inner Hebrides to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her first visit to Western Highlands.
Waverley 2001 – Sunday Special to Loch Fyne
Waverley’s special springtime programme continued on Sunday 29th April with a sailing from Greenock to Tarbert.
Waverley 2001 – Round Bute from Ayr
Waverley’s third Saturday of the 2001 season on Saturday 28th April, an unusual Ayr – Round Bute sailing with plenty of time ashore at Tighnabruaich.
Waverley 2001 – Ayr to Carrick Castle
Waverley’s sailing from Ayr to Carrick Castle on Sunday 22nd April 2001.
Waverley 2001 – Public Charter by Clyde River Sailing Club
Public charter of Waverley arranged by and for steamer enthusiasts.
Waverley 2001 – Return to Inveraray
Waverley first call at Inveraray in five years on Friday 20th April 2001.
Waverley 2001 – By Paddler to Porlock
Waverley’s 19th May 2001 sailing from Clevedon and Penarth for Minehead and Porlock Bay cruise.
Waverley 2001 – Easter Monday
The Waverley’s 2001 Easter programme concludes with a cruise round Inchmarnock.
Waverley 2001 – Easter Sunday
Big ships and three spectacular lochs.
Waverley 2001 – Easter Sailings
Waverley‘s Easter 2001 programme of cruises.
Waverley’s First Replacement Boiler
Waverley's Babcock Steambloc TC50 boiler, 16th March 1981.
Waverley’s first replacement boiler is prepared for despatch from Babcock Power’s Renfrew Works.
By Waverley to St Mawes
Waverley at anchor at St Mawes.
The true story of Waverley’s only call at St Mawes on 15th May 1996.
Waverley Down South 1993
Waverley rests at Whitstable on 2nd September 1993.
Illustrations of Waverley meeting Shieldhall and Kingswear Castle and of her first calls at Margate and Walton-on-the-Naze.
Paddle Steamer Princess Victoria
PS Princess Victoria arriving at her home port of Stranraer.
The Paddle Steamer Princess Victoria was the first of four ships of the name to operate the “Short Sea Route” between Stranraer in Scotland and Larne in Northern Ireland.
23rd September 1972 PSPS Charter to Inveraray
Waverley flying the PSPS flag from her main mast for the 1972 charter.
On Saturday 23rd September 1972 the PSPS chartered Waverley for a sailing from Gourock to Inveraray.
Waverley – Heritage Rebuild Phase I + 20
On this day, exactly 20 years ago, Waverley arrived back in Glasgow having completed the first phase of her extensive Heritage Rebuild.
30 Year Look Back – Waverley’s 1990 Season
A look back at Waverley’s 1990 season which began at Easter on the Clyde and finished in mid October on the Bristol Channel.
Easter on Waverley
Waverley approaches Brodick Pier.
Greg Beecroft shares some pictures he took of Waverley at Easter 1980.