Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle
(Click on images for larger format)After a very calm and quick return home from London Waverley prepared for her final four days of public sailings for 2009 (16th to 19th Oct) plus a very special private charter to naval shipbuilder BVT Surface Fleet Solutions on Trafalgar Day for the launch of the fifth and penultimate…
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Click on the images for larger, sharper versions The middle weekend of Glasgow Fair, being also the weekend of the Glasgow River Festival and the annual Lifeboat Day at Tighnabruaich, turned out to be a very busy period for the paddler. On the Friday, the popular daytime cruise to Rothesay was followed by a very…
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Note: clicking on photos below will result in a larger, sharper image. During the course of her sailing week Waverley leaves her base at Plantation Quay, adjacent to the Glasgow Science Centre, on four days for traditional sailings ‘doon the watter’ (down the River Clyde) to the resorts, lochs and islands of the beautiful Firth…
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The Waverley Study Group proudly present the Folk Boat ’09! Sail Doon the Watter on the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley and enjoy a great night’s music into the bargain! See flier above for details of how to get your ticket for this unique event. All monies raised will go towards the ongoing preservation and operation…
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