Tag: Paddle Steamer Waverley

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

Waverley’s 2024 in Pictures – 77 Images Capturing her 77th Year

For 2024 Waverley was given the prestigious title of Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships UK in recognition of her ambitious sailing programme. Throughout the season Waverley flew a special Flagship Pennant above the bridge to denote her national status and received an engraved brass plaque which is on display in the Dinning…
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Waverley Offered for £1 – 50 Years on

Paddle Steamer Waverley was operated by Caledonian MacBrayne for the 1973 season. Waverley’s season came to an end after her final day in service on Sunday 30 September. The ship was duly laid up in Greenock’s James Watt Dock, but by November the normal winter refit and maintenance work had stopped. Thankfully PSPS members Douglas…
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