PS Compton Castle Engine Acquired
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
Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
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
The draw took place on 25 October at the Society’s AGM at Chatham and was made by David Bassett, Chairman of the MV Balmoral Fund.
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.
In the spirit of openness we are all encouraging, Graham Shankland, accountant to WSN and WEL, has prepared a summary financial statement for this and the two previous years.
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”.
The Summer 2014 issue of “Paddle Wheels” has been posted to all PSPS members. Click through to see a list of the interesting features in this edition.
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.
Balmoral will leave Sharpness Dry Dock on Saturday morning, berth at Avonmouth overnight before sailing up the River Avon on Sunday.
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.
The following press release was issued today by MV Balmoral Fund Ltd. detailing Balmoral’s departure from Bristol on Tuesday 13th May to Avonmouth and dry dock at Sharpness.
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.
The Spring 2014 issue of “Paddle Wheels” has been posted to all PSPS members. Click through to see a list of the interesting features in this edition.
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.
At the General Meeting of the Society held on 22 March, the following resolution was passed as set out in the Notice sent with “Paddle Wheels”
Preparations are now well underway for MV Balmoral to at last leave her berth in Bristol City Docks for the Sharpness Dry Dock.
Kingswear Castle is the Society’s coal fired river paddle steamer now on extended charter to the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company and used on summer excursions from Dartmouth and Totnes on the River Dart in South Devon.