Emperor of India at sea passing Dover under tow from Weymouth to Belgium for breaking up.
25th January 1957 Emperor of India
Funnels Off!
Progress towards Waverley's return to service has visibly taken a major step forward with the removal of both her funnels.
Scottish Branch Contribute to Maid’s Dining Saloon
The PSPS Scottish Branch has made a £2,000 contribution towards the cost of refurbishing Maid of the Loch's forward dining saloon.
22nd January 1953 Victoria
On Thursday 22nd January 1953 Victoria left Weymouth for the last time for the scrapyard at Southampton.
19th January 1963 Tattershall Castle
On Saturday 19th January 1963, Tattershall Castle broke free from her Humber moorings in a storm.
Waverley’s Revival Moves Forward
On Tuesday 14th January Waverley was towed from her berth in Glasgow downriver to Dales Marine Services shipyard in Greenock in preparation for her £2.3 million boiler refit.
December 1949 Embassy
Why was Embassy in steam in December 1949?
Re-Boilering Waverley – 2000 and 2020
A look back to Waverley's re-boilering in 2000 to consider what is to come in 2020.
26th December 1902 Victoria
Friday 26h December 1902 was the first day of a new winter paddle steamer service between Bournemouth and Swanage.
A New Home for Hamish
Hamish is now settling in to his new home having raised £251 towards the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
Waverley Appeal Reaches £2.3 million Target
The fundraising appeal to save Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target after just seven months.
Support Waverley When Shopping Online
Paddle Steamer Waverley is now registered for both Amazon Smile and Easyfundraising. So whilst you shop online you can also raise money for Waverley.
Waverley’s New Boilers Take Shape
A progress update from Waverley Excursions Ltd. on the manufacture of Waverley's two new boilers.
10th December 1937 Duke of Devonshire
On 10th December 1937 Cosens signed the Bill of Sale to buy the Duke of Devonshire.
Exclusive Waverley Sailing Discounts for PSPS Members
PSPS members can take advantage of exclusive multiple cruise discounts by purchasing Sailing Passes and/or Go Anywhere Vouchers for Waverley's 2020 season.
Ian McCrorie MBE
The PSPS were saddened to learn of the passing of Ian McCrorie MBE.
November 1937 Corfe Castle
In November 1937 Red Funnel's Mauretania ex Queen was renamed Corfe Castle.
Hamish Offers Himself for the Boiler Appeal
Hamish, a much-travelled Waverley supporter and genuine Steiff bear, has offered himself for auction to raise funds for the Waverley Boiler Appeal.
3D Model of Waverley’s Original Boiler
Rotate, zoom and view a 3D model of Waverley's original 1947 boiler.
17th November 1966 Talisman
Thursday 17th November 1966 was Talisman's last day in service.
Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal Reaches £2.2m
The Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal is within £100,000 of the appeal target of £2.3m.
11th November 1963 Caledonia
On Monday 11th November 1963 Caledonia came close to being blown ashore on the rocks off Millport after damaging her port paddle wheel.
Maid of the Loch – In Steam
The aroma of steam and hot oil is once again to be savoured by all who go aboard the last paddle steamer built in Scotland.
Captain Kuno Stein Retires
Captain Kuno Stein, who will be known to many PSPS members, has retired as a Lake Lucerne paddle steamer captain.
November 1948 Solent Queen
The breaking up of Red Funnel's Solent Queen commenced at the yard of T W Ward at Grays in Essex in November 1948.
Successful AGM at Southampton
Over 60 members attended our Annual General Meeting in Southampton on the very wet Saturday afternoon of 26 October.
18th October 1920 Britannia
On Monday 18th October 1920 P & A Campbell's Britannia entered the yard of A & J Inglis in Glasgow to have a new boiler fitted.
Waverley Appeal Passes £2m Milestone
Waverley's Boiler Refit Appeal has now raised over £2 million.
11th October 1961 Lyme Regis Council
On 11th October 1961 Lyme Regis Council met to discuss what to do about damage to their harbour allegedly caused by Princess Elizabeth that season.
5th October 1927 Waverley
P & A Campbell's Waverley takes advantage of Early Closing Day.