CRSC On the Spot – Iain Dewar
Iain Dewar, Chairman of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, is the subject of a Clyde River Steamer Club ‘On the Spot’ feature.
Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
Iain Dewar, Chairman of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, is the subject of a Clyde River Steamer Club ‘On the Spot’ feature.
Once again Graham Shankland, Finance Director and accountant to Waverley Steam Navigation and Waverley Excursions Ltd, has prepared a summary financial statement for the last financial year.
The Scottish Branch spring charter descends from the Union to the Forth & Clyde canals via the iconic Falkirk Wheel.
PSPS Vice President Douglas McGowan describes in his own words his visit to Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE.
The Clyde River Steamer Club’s website features an article by Robin Copland who was astonished by the richness of the ‘Kingswear Castle experience’.
Sunday 16th October saw our paddler complete its 69th season. This proved to be a great day despite mixed weather and some problems.
Once again Graham Shankland, Finance Director and accountant to Waverley Steam Navigation and Waverley Excursions Ltd, has prepared a summary financial statement for the last financial year.
John Megoran, skipper of Kingswear Castle for 27 years, needs no introduction to PSPS members. His new book ‘British Paddle Steamers: The Heyday of Excursions and Day Trips’ is published today.
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On Saturday 19th September a hardy group of ten photographers boarded a small boat to follow Waverley as she circumnavigated of the Isle of Wight.
Once again Graham Shankland, accountant to Waverley Steam Navigation and Waverley Excursions Ltd, has prepared a summary financial statement for the last financial year.
Martin Longhurst has written an account of Waverley’s first Clyde weekend and the Western Isles sailings.
Waverley has today left dry dock as preparations continue for her 40th season in preservation.
In preparation for Waverley’s 40th season in preservation, she was towed from Glasgow to Greenock for her annual underwater survey.
Paddle Wheels 218 (Winter 2014) included an article about PSPS strategies for use of funds. The article and the supporting paper can be downloaded here.
Waverley returned to the Clyde this morning after a four day sail from the South Coast.
We are pleased to report that the engine and some related machinery from PS Compton Castle have been acquired by our associated charity Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust Ltd
Len Goodman’s “Holiday of my Lifetime” on BBC One this Thursday features Waverley prominently.
The last in the present series of encounters with West of Scotland shipping personalities has been published on the Clyde River Steamer Club website and features Kathleen O’Neill.
Commemorating 40 years to the day since Caledonian MacBrayne ‘sold’ Waverley to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society for £1.
Geoff Hale has shot and produced this excellent video of Balmoral’s preparation and participation at the Bristol Harbour Festival.
Stuart Cameron requires little in the way of introduction to Scottish Branch members. Digests of his Facebook posts will appear occasionally on the PSPS website, starting with this feature.
The first in an occasional series of encounters with West of Scotland shipping personalities has been published on the Clyde River Steamer Club website and features Captain O’Brian.
Richard Coton has produced this 16 minute video to accompany his “Paddle Wheels on the Elbe” article in the Summer 2014 edition of “Paddle Wheels”.
On Thursday 26th June, under the command of Captain Colledge, Waverley departed Largs for an evening cruise to the Kyles of Bute via Keppel.
Waverley Companies: Some Changes and Chief Executive Appointment: PSPS Chairman Explains.
Martin Longhurst has written an account of Waverley’s first Clyde weekend and the Western Isles sailings.
Geoff Hale has produced another first class video documenting Balmoral’s return journey from Sharpness to Bristol on 7th and 8th May.
A short photographic and video record of Waverley’s eight days of cruising around the Western Isles of Scotland.
Waverley departed Pacific Quay at 10am this morning with a good number on board, bursting with anticipation and eager to enjoy her first sailing of the 2014 season to Rothesay.