Tag: Dry Dock

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

Waverley Enters Dry Dock

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.

Waverley’s 2020 Dry Docking

A picture report on Waverley’s recent dry docking.

Waverley Boiler Refit – Progress Report – 12/03/2020

An update on Waverley’s boiler refit.

Waverley in Dry Dock

Earlier this week a funnelless Waverley entered dry dock at Greenock.

Waverley in Dry Dock

After returning to the Clyde following her visit to the Western Isles Waverley entered Garvel dry dock  on the morning of Wednesday 8th May for her annual visit.

Dry Dock Pictures 2

As the dry dock work nears completion Joe McKendrick has supplied a few more pictures. As can be seen below Waverley’s bow is now repaired and only requires painting. The standard of paint on both ships is excellent and thanks are due to Joe for supplying the photos taken today (Saturday 28th April). With both ships now looking ready to…
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