Tag: 1973

Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle

Waverley 1973 – Five Lochs Cruise – 29th September 1973

On Saturday 29th September 1973 the PSPS chartered Waverley for a “Five Lochs Cruise”. It was to be Waverley’s final month in service with Caledonian MacBrayne.

3rd June 1973 Waverley

On Sunday 3rd June 1973 Waverley was off service repairing a burst boiler tube.

Winter 1973

Waverley offered to Society | Charters 1973 | Kingswear Castle report | Right round Lyme Bay, 1923

Autumn 1973

Paddling to Goole | Joint Thames charter | Maid of the Loch | Paddler to steam after six years | Gallant band’s work

Summer 1973

Firth of Clyde | Shot blasting for hull | Distant paddle wheels

Spring 1973

December 2nd 1972 | From the Chairman | To Cherbourg by Balmoral