Waverley's General Manager and Maid of the Loch's Chairman attended a function aboard the preserved steam tug/tender Daniel Adamson.
Daniel Adamson
16th May 1923 Devonia
Devonia sails from Bristol to Brighton in just under 28 hours.
Plockton Fund Raising Cruise for Waverley
A two-hour evening cruise from Plockton on the 28th May has been organised to raise funds for Waverley’s boiler replacement.
Waverley in the Press
The cancellation of Waverley's 2019 season received widespread media coverage across Scotland in the traditional media as well as being widely shared and discussed nationally online and via social media.
Waverley Withdrawn from Service for 2019
Waverley Excursions has announced that Waverley will not operate in 2019.
Civic Reception to Mark 50th Anniversary of Scottish Branch
Glasgow City Council has granted a Civic Reception in the City Chambers to mark the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Branch. Tickets for this prestigious event are available free of charge.
5th May 1953 Monarch
Monarch pictured in drydock at Southampton 5th May 1953.
Waverley – First Sailings of 2019 Withdrawn
Statement by Waverley Excursions General Manager, Paul Semple.
Nominated Sailings 2019
The Wessex & Dart Branch are reintroducing nominated sailings to hopefully encourage a more social aspect of the Society where members may be able to meet one another.
27th April 1964 Consul
On 27th April 1964 Consul left Weymouth for slipping at Poole.
25th April 1963 Bristol Queen
On 25th April 1963 Bristol Queen was towed out of Weymouth Backwater through the Town Bridge.
Bring the Waverley back to Helensburgh
Today a large crowd including representatives from the Scottish Branch Committee gathered on Helensburgh Pier to send a message to Argyll & Bute Council that the town needs a working pier.
Princess Elizabeth Shifts Ship 20th April 1961
Princess Elizabeth sails from Dartmouth to Plymouth for her annual dry-docking 20th April 1961.
Waverley Enters Dry Dock
A photographic essay of Waverley travelling down the Clyde for her annual dry-docking, a sure sign that a new sailing season is nearly upon us.
MHT Visit to KC
A group from the Maritime Heritage Trust visited Kingswear Castle in the undercover shipyard at Dartmouth on Friday 12th April.
“Waverley Prepares for New Season” – WEL Press Release
Waverley Excursions Ltd. (WEL) press release regarding Waverley's first move of the year, this coming Friday, to dry-dock in Greenock.
Waverley Evening Cruise Round Bute
The PSPS (Scottish Branch) annual Evening Fund Raising Cruise will take place on Wednesday 10th July.
Helensburgh Pier – WEL Press Release
Waverley Excursions Ltd. (WEL) press release on Waverley's use of Helensburgh Pier during the 2019 season.
KC Wins Award
Kingswear Castle has been named South West Regional Flagship 2019 by National Historic Ships UK.
Ryde Meets Lively Lady
Ryde ran a special cruise from Southsea to meet round the world yachtsman Alec Rose in 1968.
Clyde Spring and Western Isles Provisional Timetables
Waverley Excursions has published provisional timetables for the Clyde Spring and Western Isles sailings.
National Historic Ships UK Meets MCA
Press release issued following a meeting between National Historic Ships UK and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
February 29th 1968
Cardiff Queen towed from Barry to Newport.
Plus ça Change?
Read this letter from P & A Campbell management to PW 1968.
February 1967 Capt Iliffe Left Cosens
Cosens's last master, Capt John Ililffe, left Cosens employ in February 1967 following the announcement of the withdrawal of PS Embassy.
PS Blumilsalp in New Dry Dock
The Paddle Steamer Blumilsalp made her first visit to the new dry-dock facility at Thun in January.
Bill Hedges Obituary
Sorry to have to report the death of long term Kingswear Castle supporter Bill Hedges.
MCA Consultation
The MCA has just completed a consultation about removing "grandfather rights" from existing passenger vessels.
More Paddle Steamers Please
If the Swiss can do it why can't we?
Society seeks new Independent Examiner
The Council of Management has decided that it is time that we should change our Independent Examiner.
