On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
Waverley Returns to Glasgow
Waverley passing Greenock.
PS Waverley (1947) is the flagship of the PSPS fleet and the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. She was built on the Clyde in 1946 and sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. She was bought by the PSPS for the token sum of £1 in 1974.
12th September 1964 Waverley
Waverley.
Waverley sails to Campbeltown.
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.
2nd September 1939 Sussex Coast
Glen Gower leaving Newhaven.
With war about to be declared P & A Campbell cancelled all further Sussex Coast sailings and ordered Brighton Queen, Waverley and Glen Gower to return to the Bristol Channel.
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 – Heritage Rebuild Phase I + 20
On this day, exactly 20 years ago, Waverley arrived back in Glasgow having completed the first phase of her extensive Heritage Rebuild.
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.
9th August 1965 Waverley
Waverley with the red lions on her funnels she acquired in 1965 passing the Gantocks off Dunoon.
Waverley aground at Ardrossan.
Waverley Moves to Greenock Custom House Quay
Waverley has moved from her berth in James Watt Dock to Greenock Custom House Quay.
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.
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.
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.
30 Year Look Back – Waverley’s 1990 Season
A look back at Waverley’s 1990 season which began at Easter on the Clyde and finished in mid October on the Bristol Channel.
Easter on Waverley
Waverley approaches Brodick Pier.
Greg Beecroft shares some pictures he took of Waverley at Easter 1980.
Waverley’s 2020 Dry Docking
A picture report on Waverley’s recent dry docking.
Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 12/03/2020
An update on Waverley’s boiler refit.
Waverley in Dry Dock
A funnelless Waverley in Dales' Garvel dry dock.
Earlier this week a funnelless Waverley entered dry dock at Greenock.
Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 01/02/2020
The first progress report on Waverley’s boiler refit.
Waverley’s Revival Moves Forward
Clyde Marine Services tug Battler starts to swing Waverley.
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.
Winter 1994
- Launch of Heritage Afloat
- Teddy bears at sea
- River closures disrupt sailings
- Chairman's notes
- A Vice-President's notebook
- And 50 years ago...
Autumn 1994
- London & Home Counties Branch
- Models Rally Blackheath '94
- Heritage Afloat
- Balmoral
- And 50 years ago...
Spring 1994
- 1994 - Make or break year
- Kingswear Castle's 10th anniversary cruise
- And 50 years ago...
- Plus 140 years ago, quiz answers from last edition and more...
Summer 1993
- The Maid at 40
- Our ships call again at Weston & Cardiff
- First call at Otter Ferry since 1914
- And 50 years ago...
Spring 1993
- Near disaster!
- Balmoral's funnel colours
- Annual Christmas cruises
- Why we need £350,000
- And 50 years ago...
Winter 1992
- Waverley dominates Carradale harbour
- Royal Lady
- KC moors alongside Medway Queen
- And 50 years ago...