Author: Roy Tait+

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

Autumn 1960

Still a future for Portsmouth Paddlers | Clyde fleet busy | First PSPS outing

Summer 1960

The first edition of Paddle Wheels | Skipper swop for Cosens | White Funnel news | Torbay steamers overcome opposition

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.

Ian McCrorie MBE

The PSPS were saddened to learn of the passing of Ian McCrorie MBE.

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.

Waverley’s Boiler Refit Appeal Reaches £2.2m

The Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal is within £100,000 of the appeal target of £2.3m.

Civic Reception to Mark 50th Anniversary of Scottish Branch

On Thursday 1st August 2019 the PSPS Scottish Branch were honoured at a Civic Reception in Glasgow City Chambers hosted by The Rt Hon The Lord Provost Councillor Eva Bolander.

24th July 1964 Jeanie Deans

Jeanie Deans replaced Queen Mary II on the “Down the River” cruise from Glasgow.

“New Boilers Ordered for the Iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley” – WEL Press Release

Waverley Excursions today issued a press release confirming that two new boilers have been ordered for Waverley however there is still much to do.

‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launched

The official launch of the £2.3m ‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ took place at Waverley’s Glasgow berth at noon on Saturday 15th June.

Scottish Branch Contributes to Boiler Refit Appeal

A cheque for £4,362.50 has been handed over as a contribution towards the ‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’.

‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launches 15th June

Waverley Excursions has announced that ‘Save The Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ will be launched on Saturday 15th June.

Plockton Cruise Raises £1,855 for Waverley

The Plockton fund-raising cruise took place in near-perfect weather on Tuesday 28th May 2019 and by the end of the evening had raised £1,855 for Waverley.

Waverley in the Press

The cancellation of Waverley’s 2019 season received widespread media coverage across Scotland in the traditional media as well as being widely shared and discussed nationally online and via social media.

Waverley Withdrawn from Service for 2019

Waverley Excursions has announced that Waverley will not operate in 2019.

Civic Reception to Mark 50th Anniversary of Scottish Branch

Glasgow City Council has granted a Civic Reception in the City Chambers to mark the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Branch. Tickets for this prestigious event are available free of charge.

Waverley – First Sailings of 2019 Withdrawn

Statement by Waverley Excursions General Manager, Paul Semple.

Nominated Sailings 2019

The Wessex & Dart Branch are reintroducing nominated sailings to hopefully encourage a more social aspect of the Society where members may be able to meet one another.

Bring the Waverley back to Helensburgh

Today a large crowd including representatives from the Scottish Branch Committee gathered on Helensburgh Pier to send a message to Argyll & Bute Council that the town needs a working pier.

Waverley Enters Dry Dock

A photographic essay of Waverley travelling down the Clyde for her annual dry-docking, a sure sign that a new sailing season is nearly upon us.

“Waverley Prepares for New Season” – WEL Press Release

Waverley Excursions Ltd. (WEL) press release regarding Waverley’s first move of the year, this coming Friday, to dry-dock in Greenock.

Helensburgh Pier – WEL Press Release

Waverley Excursions Ltd. (WEL) press release on Waverley’s use of Helensburgh Pier during the 2019 season.

Clyde Spring and Western Isles Provisional Timetables

Waverley Excursions has published provisional timetables for the Clyde Spring and Western Isles sailings.

The Bell that Crossed the Pond Twice

The story of how the PSPS acquired and reunited the bell from PS Jeanie Deans with the Clyde after a 55-year absence.

Thames Ruby Lunch Report

A report on the Thames Ruby Anniversary lunch held on Saturday 20th October.

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.