A statement issued on behalf of Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
Statement from Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
Scottish Branch Festive Cruise – Now Fully Booked
The Scottish Branch Festive Cruise on 28th December is now fully booked.
Douglas McGowan to Share his Memories of Clyde Steamers – Friday 14th December
Everyone is invited to attend the PSPS meeting in Glasgow on Friday 14th December when Douglas McGowan MBE shares his steamer memories.
£1 Million Funding for Maid of the Loch
The Scottish Government has confirmed £950,000 support for Maid of the Loch restoration.
2018 National AGM – Draft minutes published
The minutes of the meeting, which was held in York on 24 November 2018, have now been published.
Delta Queen Exemption Reinstated
The stern wheeler Delta Queen is set to return to service after an exemption renewal.
PSPS Festive Cruise – Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Festive Cruise 2018 on Friday 28th December are now on sale.
Lake Geneva Update
Vevey remains in service offering trips on Fridays and Sundays into December.
Caledonia 23rd November 1971
Caledonia sold to Bass Charrington for a new static career on the Thames.
Alumchine 21st November 1961
Alumchine break-in.
PSPS Scottish Branch Waverley Grand Draw 2018 – Winners Announced
The winning tickets have been announced for the PSPS Waverley Grand Draw 2018.
Bristol Queen 12th November 1962
Bristol Queen left Barry for Weymouth.
2018 PSPS AGM – Saturday 17th November
The 2018 AGM takes place on Saturday 17th November.
Jeanie Deans 5th November 1965
After running trials on the Clyde on 3rd November 1965, Jeanie Deans set off south on 5th from Greenock for the Medway.
Stadt Luzern De-stored
On Monday 29th October Stadt Luzern's outgoing Captain Kuno Stein and her new master Roger Maurer spent the day clearing the ship's bridge and office.
Dresden Update
There is now a sufficient rise of water level on the Elbe at Dresden for the paddlers to sail in Saxon Switzerland today.
Stadt Luzern’s Last day 21st October
Capt Kuno Stein welcomes passengers aboard Stadt Luzern at Fluelen on his last sailing as a paddle steamer captain and Stadt Luzern's last trip before a major rebuild.
Thames Ruby Lunch Report
A report on the Thames Ruby Anniversary lunch held on Saturday 20th October.
Low Water at Dresden
Low river water levels on the Elbe at Dresden continue to cause havoc with the timetables for the paddle steamers there.
PSPS 2019 Calendar on Sale Now
The PSPS 2019 Calendar is on sale now.
Glen Usk 19th October 1961
Glen Usk shifts ship from Penarth to Cardiff.
Sandown 15th October 1962
Sandown left Portsmouth, sailed down the Western Solent, across Poole Bay, rounded Anvil Point and St. Albans Head bound for Weymouth.
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.
