Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
The plan of campaign for KC’s major rebuild had been to undertake the work over three winters. However so far this winter and spring things have gone so well that a decision has now been taken to keep her in the shipyard over the summer and autumn and continue working on her making use of…
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Work is continuing apace on the first phase of KC’s major rebuild at Dartmouth. Renewal of the hull strake beneath the deck port side aft of the paddle box New plating inside aft saloon port side Scrap steel cut away from the hull and bulkheads Ships are built for a lifespan of about 25 years.…
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The middle weekend of August visit several ports, including Ardrishaig for the first time in 20 years.
Michael Girvan of Skyrise Aerial Media has kindly provided a video and photographic record of Waverley’s arrival in to Ardrishaig after an absence of 20 years.
Waverley will make a rare visit to Ardrishaig on Sunday 15th August.
A summary of Waverley’s 2021 Clyde sailing season so far.
Fund raising cruise for KC’s rebuild.
Hartlepool Borough Council allocates £4 million for the restoration of Wingfield Castle.
KC’s passenger capacity increased in line with the relaxation of Government Covid restrictions.
Waverley’s season is progressing well during a period of very fine weather.
Waverley welcomed her first passengers of the 2021 season aboard on Tuesday June 29 with everyone enjoying the idyllic sailing conditions.
Following the successful completion of Waverley’s sea trails last week, Waverley Excursions has published the Clyde 2021 timetable.
Waverley is currently recruiting crew for the 2021 season.
First day of the 2021 season for Kingswear Castle.
On 13 May 2021 Waverley exited dry dock at Greenock and returned to Pacific Quay, Glasgow after running trials down the Firth of Clyde.
KC completed running trials with the MCA for the renewal of her Passenger Certificates.
Kingswear Castle came off the slipway on Monday and is now being prepared for running trials next week.
Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Co have won the 2021 Heritage Railway Association award for the outstanding visitor attraction.
Earlier this week Waverley Excursions reported that Waverley had left her winter berth in Glasgow to sail down river under her own power to Greenock for her annual dry docking.
Dartmouth Steam Railway re-opens.
On Easter Sunday, 4th April 2021, Paddle Steamer Firecrest had her first proper paddle down the water in over 42 years.
Kingswear Castle up on the slipway getting ready for the 2021 season.
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust has a new website.
Watch again the first PSPS online presentation entitled “Waverley – Achieving 2020 and Beyond”.
UK built PS Waimarie is New Zealand’s only operational coal fired paddle steamer.
Images of PS Freshwater – the paddle steamer directly linked to the birth of the PSPS.
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.
A second report on Waverley’s 1981 re-boilering with images previously not shared showing the new boiler being fitted.
Lake Lucerne Paddle Steamer Captain Hans-Peter Mosimann has retired.
Scottish Television News clip with Paul Semple and Iain Quinn talking about Waverley and the fundraising appeal.
