Author: Martin Longhurst+

Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle

Waverley Grand Draw 2025

The results of the Waverley Grand Draw 2025.

Prunella Scales CBE

It was with great sadness that we heard earlier this week about the passing of our joint Patron, Prunella Scales at the age of 93. It was particularly poignant as it was less than a year ago since her husband Timothy West, our other joint Patron passed away. Prunella was an outstanding English actress, best…
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Waverley Autumn Draw Results

The Waverley Autumn Draw 2025 was organised by the London & home Counties Branch. The draw took place on 25 October at the Society’s National Annual General Meeting held in the Princess Royal Gallery at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The winning tickets were drawn by our President, Douglas McGowan MBE. The winners have all been notified…
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Waverley Grand Draw 2024

The Results The Waverley Grand Draw 2024 raised the remarkable sum of £19711, and thanks go to everyone who supported the draw in any way, whether through selling or buying tickets. The sum raised will be used for the preservation of the ship. Waverley’s Chief Purser, Andrew Comrie, drew the winning tickets at the Scottish…
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Timothy West CBE 1934 – 2024

Tim and Pru relaxing in the Jeanie Deans Lounge with Jean McGowan (centre) Douglas McGowan, Society President writes: It was with great sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of our Patron, Timothy West CBE aged 90. His health had recently deteriorated and he passed away in hospital. Along with his wife, Prunella…
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New Bristol Venue for Branch Meetings

Now to take place at the Underfall Yard Visitor’s Centre, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG.

Waverley Grand Draw 2021 Results

The draw took place at the end of the live YouTube broadcast on Friday 26 November 2021.

An Exciting Weekend on the Waverley

The middle weekend of August visit several ports, including Ardrishaig for the first time in 20 years.

Waverley Update

A summary of Waverley’s 2021 Clyde sailing season so far.

Waverley on the Clyde 2021

Waverley’s season is progressing well during a period of very fine weather.

Waverley has Returned to Service

Waverley welcomed her first passengers of the 2021 season aboard on Tuesday June 29 with everyone enjoying the idyllic sailing conditions.

Waverley Leaves Dry Dock

On 13 May 2021 Waverley exited dry dock at Greenock and returned to Pacific Quay, Glasgow after running trials down the Firth of Clyde.

By Waverley to St Mawes

The true story of Waverley’s only call at St Mawes on 15th May 1996.

First PSPS Online Presentation

Watch again the first PSPS online presentation entitled “Waverley – Achieving 2020 and Beyond”.

Waverley Down South 1993

Illustrations of Waverley meeting Shieldhall and Kingswear Castle and of her first calls at Margate and Walton-on-the-Naze.

Happy Birthday, Mr Vice-President

1 November 2020 marks the 80th birthday of Society Vice-President Terry Sylvester.

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 Moves to Greenock Custom House Quay

Waverley has moved from her berth in James Watt Dock to Greenock Custom House Quay.

Take a Virtual Cruise on the Maid!

Support the Maid of the Loch by taking a virtual cruise of the full length of Loch Lomond.

Bill Prynne 1925-2020

Bill Prynne, who died aged 94 on Saturday 11th April, was PSPS Chairman for two stints, firstly for part of 1963 and then again from 1967 to 1976.

Easter on Waverley

Greg Beecroft shares some pictures he took of Waverley at Easter 1980.

New Chairman Takes the Reins

The Council of Management appointed John Allen to be the Society’s National Chairman on 28 March.

Successful AGM at Southampton

Over 60 members attended our Annual General Meeting in Southampton on the very wet Saturday afternoon of 26 October.

£1m Scottish Government Funding to Waverley

The Scottish Government have announced £1m funding for Waverley.

Waverley Appeal Update – Press Release

The latest Appeal news for Waverley; the total raised reaches £850,000.

Marking Our Diamond Anniversary

To commemorate the Society’s Diamond Anniversary, two new publications have been crafted to tell our story, a hardback book and a DVD.

£150,000 Cash Boost for Waverley Appeal

The PSPS has made a grant of £150,000 to Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal.

Alan Robinson

It is with deep regret that we announce the peaceful death of our Founder and President, Professor Alan Robinson on 29 August 2019, aged 99 years.

Kingswear Castle Evening Cruise

On 22 June 2019, Wessex & Dart Branch again took advantage of one of the ‘promotional cruises’ agreed when KC returned to the Dart.

Further PSPS Support of £82,000 for Waverley

A grant of £82,592 has been paid to WSN to fund more work done as a part of the 2018/2019 refit.