Waverley’s last week of the 2001 Thames season.
Waverley 2001 – Last Week on the Thames
A reflective series of articles looking back at past events, frequently but not exclusively involving our ships.
Waverley 2001 – From Sun to Storm
Recalling the first seven days of the 2001 season on the Thames.
Waverley 2001 – A Pluvious Weekend
Waverley sails to Clacton and Tilbury and visits the Thames Forts.
Waverley 1973 – Five Lochs Cruise – 29th September 1973
On Saturday 29th September 1973 the PSPS chartered Waverley for a “Five Lochs Cruise”. It was to be Waverley’s final month in service with Caledonian MacBrayne.
Waverley 2001 – First call at Harwich Halfpenny Pier
Waverley’s first call at Harwich’s Halfpenny Pier.
PS Mountaineer Grounded on 27th September 1889
PS Mountaineer (I).
PS Mountaineer, the first ship ordered by David Hutcheson & Company, grounded on 27th September 1889.
Waverley 2001 – From Solent to Thames
Waverley’s final sailings on the Solent before departing for the Thames.
Waverley 2001 – Indian Summer on the Solent
Clydebuilt ships reunited. Steamship Shieldhall and Waverley meet in the Solent.
Waverley 2001 – Second Weekend on the Solent
The second weekend on the Solent saw Waverley’s anti-clockwise circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight and a cruise to Weymouth.
Waverley 2001 – Return to the South Coast
The first three days of Waverley’s south coast sailings from Weymouth and Southampton.
Waverley 2001 – Summer Storm and a Very Fast Lady
Waverley’s 2001 Clyde sailing season comes to an end.
Waverley 2001 – Busy Final Week on the Clyde for Waverley
Waverley carried a full capacity of over nine hundred passengers to Dunoon for the annual Cowal Games.
Waverley 2001 – Tighnabruaich Pier Future
On Saturday 4th August 2001, Waverley operated the first of two short cruises to assist in raising funds for the new Tighnabruaich Pier Association.
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.