Brian Jackson, one of the last remaining crew members of a Cosens’ paddle steamer, has died.
Brian Jackson 1943 – 2020
Happy Birthday, Mr Vice-President
1 November 2020 marks the 80th birthday of Society Vice-President Terry Sylvester.
2020 AGM Minutes Published
The draft minutes of the Society’s thirty-third Annual General Meeting are now available on this web site.
Paddle Steamer Comet Replica
Comet replica steaming past the entrance to the Kingston Dock, Glasgow in 1962.
During the PSPS AGM on Saturday 24th October, a brief discussion was held on the condition of the Paddle Steamer Comet replica displayed at Port Glasgow.
Kingswear Castle Update
Kingswear Castle season now set to end on Tuesday 29th September.
Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal
Waverley is now critically short of funds. Without further support she can’t return to service in 2021. We are therefore asking for your help by donating to the COVID-19 Relief Appeal.
Waverley Returns to Glasgow
Waverley passing Greenock.
On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
Waverley Major Incident at Brodick
Waverley sails past Brodick Castle in 2017.
On Thursday 3rd September 2020 Waverley’s bow made heavy contact with Brodick Pier resulting in 17 passengers being injured.
Waverley’s Season Extended until 12th September
Waverley arriving at Largs on 30th August 2020.
Waverley’s short season of cruises on the Clyde has been extended and she will now operate until Saturday 12th September 2020.
Waverley’s First Cruise in 2020
Waverley was able to undertake her first cruise since October 2018 on Saturday 22 August 2020. This took her from Glasgow to Loch Long and Loch Goil, calling at Blairmore.
Waverley 2020 Sailing Programme Announced
Waverley Excursions have announced a two week programme of sailings on the Clyde, from Friday 21st August until Sunday 6th September 2020.
Waverley Back Home
Waverley approach her berth at Glasgow Science Centre.
Waverley returned to her home berth at Pacific Quay in Glasgow.
Waverley Paddles Again!
Waverley departs Custom House Quay for a full day of sea trials.
Waverley moves under her own power for the first time since her boiler refit.
Waverley Moves to Greenock Custom House Quay
Waverley has moved from her berth in James Watt Dock to Greenock Custom House Quay.
Take a Trip on Kingswear Castle
KC Leaving at Dartmouth 6th July 2020.
Kingswear Castle is now running harbour cruises from Dartmouth every day except Fridays at 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm.
News Update KC 6th July 2020
KC A/S Dartmouth pontoon 6th July 2020.
Kingswear Castle returned to service Monday 6th July 2020 running harbour cruises from Dartmouth.
Kingswear Castle Update
Kingswear Castle's boiler safety valves being tested Friday 3rd July 2020.
On Friday 3rd July a surveyor was aboard to test Kingswear Castle’s two boiler safety valves.
Kingswear Castle Update
Kingswear Castle arriving at the Dartmouth pontoon 24 June 2020.
Kingswear Castle is set to return to service on Monday 6th July taking the 12 noon harbour cruise from Dartmouth.
Waverley Boiler Refit – Two Funnels!
Waverley looking resplendent with her two funnels again.
The iconic look of Waverley is restored with the refitting of the forward funnel.
Kingswear Castle Refit Restarted.
Kingswear Castle's undergoing her annual refit.
Work has started again on completing Kingswear Castle’s refit.
Waverley Boiler Refit – One Funnel!
Waverley with her aft funnel back in place.
One down, one to go. The aft funnel is refitted as work to complete Waverley’s boiler refit accelerates.
Take a virtual cruise on the Maid!
Support the Maid of the Loch by taking a virtual cruise of the full length of Loch Lomond.
Waverley’s First Weekend in Operation Under Preservation
Waverley off Gourock on her first day of operation under WSN.
45 years ago this weekend Waverley was in the midst of her first weekend in operation under Waverley Steam Navigation.
Bill Prynne 1925-2020
On board Kingswear Castle at Strood Pier before a cruise to celebrate the life of another of the Society's past Chairmen Nick Knight. Bill Prynne is on the left, with John Megoran, Nick Knight's wife, PSPS Chairman Nick James, PSKC Trust chairman Malcolm Cockell and Pat Bushell, who volnteered in the KC office.
Bill Prynne, who died aged 94 on Saturday 11th April, was PSPS Chairman for two stints, firstly for part of 1963 and then again from 1967 to 1976.
Easter on Waverley
Waverley approaches Brodick Pier.
Greg Beecroft shares some pictures he took of Waverley at Easter 1980.
New Chairman Takes the Reins
New PSPS Chairman John Allen stands by the paddlebox of the operating Nile paddler Sudan.
The Council of Management appointed John Allen to be the Society’s National Chairman on 28 March.
Waverley’s 2020 Dry Docking
A picture report on Waverley’s recent dry docking.
Dartmouth Update 2
A further update from the DSRRB Company, which runs Kingswear Castle on our behalf, in relation to coronavirus.
Dartmouth Update
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company’s statement relating to coronavirus.
PS Curlip II Restoration
Paddle Steamer Curlip II.
Paddle steamer enthusiasts may be interested in reading about and supporting the ongoing restoration of PS Curlip II in Australia.