Illustrations of Waverley meeting Shieldhall and Kingswear Castle and of her first calls at Margate and Walton-on-the-Naze.
Waverley Down South 1993
Waverley rests at Whitstable on 2nd September 1993.
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.
Waverley COVID-19 Relief Appeal Passes 60% of Target
Waverley Excursions today issued an update on Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal.
Waverley’s 2020 Re-Boilering – New Videos
The new starboard boiler being lifted aboard Waverley.
Following on from the recent Waverley 1981 re-boilering article, two short videos of the 2020 re-boilering have been released featuring previously unseen still images and footage.
Winter 1995
- 25 years ago... Chairman's comments
- Commemorative cruises
- Waverley's Thames Diary
- And 50 years ago... Lincoln Castle on special duty
- Plus 66 years ago... Newhaven to Boulogne aboard Glen Gower
Waverley’s 1981 Re-Boilering – Further Images
A second report on Waverley’s 1981 re-boilering with images previously not shared showing the new boiler being fitted.
Waverley COVID-19 Relief Appeal Approaches Half-Way Mark
Waverley Excursions today issued an update on Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal.
6th December 1957 Shall we Convert to Oil?
Jupiter in the Albert Dock Greenock.
By 6th December 1956 discussions were well in hand in Gourock about converting Jeanie Deans, Jupiter and Waverley from coal to oil firing.
STV News – “Fundraiser Launched for Historic Waverley Paddle Steamer”
Scottish Television News clip with Paul Semple and Iain Quinn talking about Waverley and the fundraising appeal.
22nd October 1922 Portsmouth/Ryde Ferry Service
Duchess of Fife (1899 - 1929).
Sunday paddle steamer service between Portsmouth and Ryde in October 1922.
5th October 1927 Waverley
P & A Campbell’s Waverley takes advantage of Early Closing Day.
3rd October 1997 Waverley
John Megoran in the wheelhouse doorway of Waverley sailing as her master, 12th October 1997.
Waverley sails from Tilbury to Chatham.
Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal
Waverley is now critically short of funds. Without further support she can’t return to service in 2021. We are therefore asking for your help by donating to the COVID-19 Relief Appeal.
Waverley Returns to Glasgow
Waverley passing Greenock.
On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
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.