First day of the 1962 season for Whippingham.
14th July 1962 Whippingham
“New Boilers Ordered for the Iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley” – WEL Press Release
Waverley Excursions today issued a press release confirming that two new boilers have been ordered for Waverley however there is still much to do.
9th July 1961 Swanage Queen
Swanage Queen cancels her afternoon cruises.
5th July 1927 Waverley
Waverley rostered for a day trip from the Sussex resorts to Sandown, Isle of Wight.
Waverley’s 1981 Re-Boilering
Recapping Waverley's 1981 Re-Boilering.
Kingswear Castle Evening Cruise
On 22 June 2019, Wessex & Dart Branch again took advantage of one of the 'promotional cruises' agreed when KC returned to the Dart.
30th June 1963 Princess Elizabeth
Sunday 30th June was the first day of the 1963 season for the Princess Elizabeth for her new career as Weymouth's paddle steamer.
Further PSPS Support of £82,000 for Waverley
A grant of £82,592 has been paid to WSN to fund more work done as a part of the 2018/2019 refit.
24th June 1962 Bristol Queen
On Sunday 24th June 1962 Bristol Queen operated the first trip since before the Second World War from Cardiff to Milford Haven via Ilfracombe.
Viewing Queen Mary Cruise – Friday 28th June – Advance Notice
Unfortunately we are unable to offer a charter this Friday evening to view Queen Mary heading upriver to Glasgow.
22nd June 1951 Solent Queen
Solent Queen catches fire on the Southampton slipway.
20th June 1962 Consul
Did Consul (ex Duke of Devonshire) get to Bournemouth?
18th June 1956 Bournemouth Queen
Dinghy sliced in half by Bournemouth Queen off Fawley.
‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launched
The official launch of the £2.3m 'Save the Waverley - Boiler Refit Appeal' took place at Waverley's Glasgow berth at noon on Saturday 15th June.
15th June 1937 Duke of Devonshire
First trip of the 1937 season for Duke of Devonshire.
12th June 1948 Cardiff Queen
Saturday 12th June was the first day of the 1948 season for Cardiff Queen.
Scottish Branch Contributes to Boiler Refit Appeal
A cheque for £4,362.50 has been handed over as a contribution towards the 'Save the Waverley - Boiler Refit Appeal'.
9th June 1953 Emperor of India
Emperor of India first trips of the season.
MV Solent Scene to Help Waverley Fundraising Appeal
The Wessex & Dart Branch has organised a special fundraising evening cruise from Poole Quay on the MV Solent Scene.
5th June 1960 Sussex Queen
Sussex Queen scheduled to start her season on the Sussex Coast.
3rd June 1973 Waverley
On Sunday 3rd June 1973 Waverley was off service repairing a burst boiler tube.
‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launches 15th June
Waverley Excursions has announced that 'Save The Waverley - Boiler Refit Appeal' will be launched on Saturday 15th June.
KC NHS SW Regional Flagship
Kingswear Castle was presented with her SW Regional Flagship of the Year pennant by National Historic Ships UK on Thursday 30th May.
30th May 1963 Medway Queen
Medway Queen on charter for filming at Herne Bay.
Plockton Cruise Raises £1,855 for Waverley
The Plockton fund-raising cruise took place in near-perfect weather on Tuesday 28th May 2019 and by the end of the evening had raised £1,855 for Waverley.
KC Date for the Diary
Thursday 30th May will be the first day KC flies her new pennant as National Historic Ships SW Regional Flagship of the Year.
Lifeline Cash for Waverley Agreed
The PSPS has agreed an immediate cash injection of over £170,000 to fund the recent dry docking.
27th May 1963 Maid of the Loch
First day of the season for Maid of the Loch.
25th May 1963 Waverley
Waverley on charter to the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
22nd May 1935 Royal Eagle
First trip of the season for Royal Eagle.