Sandown left Portsmouth, sailed down the Western Solent, across Poole Bay, rounded Anvil Point and St. Albans Head bound for Weymouth.
Sandown 15th October 1962
Waverley at Gravesend
Some pictures capturing Waverley at Gravesend during her recent sailings on the Thames.
Stadt Luzern Update
If you want a last trip on Stadt Luzern before she is withdrawn, you'll have to get your skates on.
Paddle Wheels Magazine – Latest Issue Published
The latest 'Paddle Wheels' magazine is available to all new PSPS members - join today!
Bristol Queen Reactivated 4th October 1961
Having completed her season and been laid up for the winter, Bristol Queen was unexpectedly called back into service.
Wingfield Castle Update
Hartlepool Borough Council launch a new conservation plan for Wingfield Castle.
Empress Arrives on Medway 28th September 1945
Empress at the movies.
PSPS Supports Maid of the Loch
A statement from Paul Semple, PSPS National Chairman, on Maid of the Loch.
Heritage Lottery Fund Turn Down Maid of the Loch
A statement from John Beveridge, Chairman of Loch Lomond Steamship Company, in response to the the Heritage Lottery Fund's decision not to grant funds to the Maid of the Loch.
“Waverley on London’s River” DVD
A new DVD "Waverley on London's River" is now on sale.
Embassy’s Last Trip of Season 27th September 1963
PS Embassy’s last scheduled trips of the 1963 season did not quite go to plan.
Princess Elizabeth – The Final “Princess” Paddler!
A review of PS Princess Elizabeth’s 91 year career to date by PSPS member Peter Lamb.
Monarch For Sale
Anyone out there want to buy a paddle steamer? The paddle steamer Monarch is up for sale at an initial asking price of £75K.
Wingfield Castle Visit 24th September
Friends of the Maritime Heritage Trust are visiting Hartlepool Maritime Museum and HMS Trincomalee 23rd on Sunday and the maritime archive and Wingfield Castle on Monday 24th September.
KC’s Last Trip of the Season to Totnes
Kingswear Castle made her last trip of the 2018 season between Dartmouth and Totnes on 18th September.
Two Chris Phillips But Only One Chris Warren Aboard Waverley
Thank you to the Wessex Branch for supporting Waverley during her visit.
Princess Elizabeth Torquay/Lyme Regis 15th September 1960
Princess Elizabeth's last trip of the season from Torquay to Lyme Regis on 15th September 1960.
Consul Arrives on the Thames 14th September 1963
Paddle Steamer Consul arrived on the Thames on 14th September 1963 but things didn't quite go to plan.
Waverley at Swanage Today
Waverley shopkeeper Brian Elliott and his granddaughter with PSPS Wessex Branch Chairman Chris Warren waiting to board for the cruise to Yarmouth and on around Portsmouth Harbour.
Monarch’s Last Trip in Steam 10th September 1960
Cosens's Monarch made her last trip in steam on 10th September 1960.
Bristol Channel Success for Waverley
Waverley completed all five Bristol Channel sailings between Friday 31st August and Tuesday 4th September with excellent loadings.
Waverley at Tighnabruaich
Some pictures of Waverley at Tighnabruaich during the spell of good weather in July.
Waverley to Girvan and Ailsa Craig
A picture report on Waverley's sailing on Monday 20th August.
Stadt Luzern – Rebuild Approaching
At the age of 90 Stadt Luzern is heading for a major rebuild at the end of the 2018 season.
Kingswear Castle Fundraising Cruise – Report
A report on the Kingswear Castle evening fundraising cruise on Saturday 28th July.
Paddle Steamer Neuchâtel
Paddle Steamer Neuchâtel - the steamer that waited 45 years and cost £8 million to be returned to passenger service in 2014.
PS Wingfield Castle
A few external pictures of PS Wingfield Castle taken on 2nd August 2018.
Membership Renewal
PSPS membership subscriptions are now due for those members who pay annually.
Waverley’s Financial Performance 2016/17
Graham Shankland, Finance Director and accountant to Waverley Steam Navigation and Waverley Excursions Ltd, has once again prepared a summary financial statement for the last financial year.
By Kingswear Castle to Totnes
A pictorial review by Martin Longhurst of one of Kingswear Castle's relatively rare return trips between Dartmouth and Totnes.
