Waverley – Spring Weekend and Western Isles 2015
Martin Longhurst has written an account of Waverley’s first Clyde weekend and the Western Isles sailings.
Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
Martin Longhurst has written an account of Waverley’s first Clyde weekend and the Western Isles sailings.
The beginning of Waverley’s 2015 season was marked by a reception on 21 May on the paddler at Pacific Quay to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her first passenger sailing in preservation.
A special commemorative Edition of Waverley Times is now on sale to mark 40 years of Waverley sailing in preservation.
On Thursday 21st May Iain Dewar handed over a £1 coin to Waverley Steam Navigation Company to finalise the sale of Balmoral.
The Society has been contacted by the operators of the Swedish Paddle Steamer Eric Nordevall II.
The current edition of Paddle Wheels reported that the famous Delta Queen had been bought by new owners intent on returning her to service. She actually left Chattanooga on 22nd March and at the time of writing is being propelled through Kentucky to a boatyard in Louisiana by a pusher tug. Expected to arrive on…
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Timetables covering the whole 2015 season are now available on the Waverley Excursions web site.
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.
The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company has published the Timetable and Fares for PS Kingswear Castle in 2015 and details may be found here.
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.
Geoff Hale has shot and produced this excellent video of Balmoral’s preparation and participation at the Bristol Harbour Festival.
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”.
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.
Work contiunes on Balmoral in Sharpness dry dock with a full power wash of the underwater hull.
Great progress has been made on Balmoral with some replating now being carried out.
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.
Earlier today the Institution of Mechanical Engineers presented Kingswear Castle with an Engineering Heritage Award as a mark of her unique place in British maritime history.
Geoff Hale has produced another excellent Balmoral video documenting her journey on 13th May from Bristol to Sharpness.
MV Balmoral departed Bristol early on Monday 12th May bound for dry dock at Sharpness. She is now in dry dock where a full inspection of her hull can be carried out. To help ensure that she sails again please donate online now.
On Saturday 26th April an open day was held in celebration of the Medway Queen’s 90th birthday. Martin Longhurst has shared some some interesting photographs of this event.
Members may like to know the arrangements for appointing a replacement for Waverley Excursion’s Chief Executive, This gives anyone who has a serious interest and the qualifications for the role the opportunity to consider an application.
The completed Clyde and Western Isles timetables for Waverley have now been published. There are some unique sailings on offer this year and tickets are now available.
This video shows volunteers at work aboard Balmoral at her berth in Bristol City Docks on Tuesday 18th March 2014.
The room was packed for the March meeting of the Scottish Branch during which the three presenters looked back at 40 years of Waverley Steam Navigation Company.