18th May 2021 KC Returns to Service
First day of the 2021 season for Kingswear Castle.
Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
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.
Wessex Branch charter KC in association with PSKC Trust for an evening cruise on Saturday 24th July in aid of KC’s Rebuild Appeal.
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.
Brian Jackson, one of the last remaining crew members of a Cosens’ paddle steamer, has died.
1 November 2020 marks the 80th birthday of Society Vice-President Terry Sylvester.
During the PSPS AGM on Saturday 24th October, a brief discussion was held on the condition of the Paddle Steamer Comet replica displayed at Port Glasgow.
Kingswear Castle season now set to end on Tuesday 29th September.
On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
On Thursday 3rd September 2020 Waverley’s bow made heavy contact with Brodick Pier resulting in 17 passengers being injured.
Waverley’s short season of cruises on the Clyde has been extended and she will now operate until Saturday 12th September 2020.
Waverley was able to undertake her first cruise since October 2018 on Saturday 22 August 2020. This took her from Glasgow to Loch Long and Loch Goil, calling at Blairmore.
Waverley Excursions have announced a two week programme of sailings on the Clyde, from Friday 21st August until Sunday 6th September 2020.
Waverley returned to her home berth at Pacific Quay in Glasgow.
Waverley moves under her own power for the first time since her boiler refit.
Waverley has moved from her berth in James Watt Dock to Greenock Custom House Quay.