[10] The PSPS found itself running a cruise ship operation, "Waverley Excursions".
[9] At launch her paddle boxes were painted black, in 1959 they were painted white, then back to black but with white edges in 1972, then finally back to all black in 1977. The ship, which operates cruises in the Bristol Channel, suffered damage to its bow. Note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, all tickets must be booked in advance. She has continued to defy expectations and kept sailing. This marks Waverley’s return to passenger service after an absence of nearly two years and is not to be missed. [4], In 2019, Waverley was withdrawn from service due to boiler problems. Fantastic from start to finish. Waverley Excursions, which operates the vessel, said she would not immediately be going into dry dock for repairs. Typically her Clyde timetable ends at the end of August and Waverley spends 6 weeks between September and October cruising the Bristol Channel, the Solent and the Thames before returning to the Clyde for two sailings in October. Park in Science Centre car park for £4 all day parking.

Virtual Donor Wall – COVID-19 Relief Appeal. By Alastair Dalton Wednesday, 9th September 2020, 3:05 pm Waverley's hull was painted monastral blue until 1970. [15], On 3 September 2020, she crashed into Brodick Pier on the Isle of Arran, causing damage to the bow. Really exciting on this paddle steamer. Registered Office Mayfield, Hoe Lane, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6RS.

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However Waverley is now critically short of funds to survive this winter.

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The ship was put into dry dock at Glasgow Science Centre – and all cruises cancelled - and a fundraising campaign was launched. [10], CalMac withdrew Waverley after the 1973 season as she was too costly to operate and needed significant expenditure. Some of those injured were flown by helicopter to the mainland while around 130 stranded passengers were taken back to the mainland by ferry. [10], Waverley makes passenger excursions from various British ports. Next time I shall definately be taking my own refreshments on board. [10] CalMac, keen to ensure that the ship was preserved, sold Waverley to the PSPS for the token sum of one pound. Want to join the conversation? PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Waverley’s 2020 season has now concluded. Tea, coffee and snacks available in the Tearoom or Dining room...take on your own and snack on. [3], Since 2003, Waverley has been listed in the National Historic Fleet by National Historic Ships UK as "a vessel of pre-eminent national importance". [9] The work, done in two stages, has added many 21st century safety and technological improvements and returned the ship to her original 1947 livery. more, Recommended experiences in and around Glasgow. The second issue was there was a guy on a microphone giving a guided tour, this was excessive and rather intrusive to our experience, after about 4 hours it was to much, the last two hours were the best part of the trip as he want speaking we were able to relax and enjoy the trip then. The Waverley was built in Glasgow for the London and North Eastern Railway and entered service in June 1947. Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal. [9], In 2009, the ship was affiliated with HMS Defender, having hosted the official dignitary party at Defender's launch on the River Clyde. 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Copyright (c) 2020 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society except where noted. We extend our thanks to everyone who has supported Waverley this year. Join the PSPS and help preserve our maritime heritage for present and future generations https://www.paddlesteamers.org/join. 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[6] This was cut short after she crashed into the pier at Brodick on 3 September, damaging her bow. Friday 4 September 2020, 3:54pm. Work to repair the ship's boilers began the following February and was due to take four weeks. Dozens of people were injured after the ship, which runs cruises in the Bristol Channel, crashed into Brodick Pier on the Isle of Arran at around 5.30 pm on September 3. Commodore ticket holders are also requested to pre-book a place on board by emailing info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk. Arran Coastguard Rescue Team attended the incident along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland. Waverley Excursions Ltd Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd 36 Lancefield Quay Glasgow G3 8HA. A total of 213 passengers and 26 crew were on board the ship at the time of the collision,with 24 people treated for injuries. Following a successful boiler refit, Waverley returned to sea on 13 August 2020 for sea-trials, and resumed service for a short season starting on 22 August.

The paddlesteamer Waverley will sail again next year - following a crash in Scotland which left it needing major repairs.

[10] Since then, Waverley has been joined in the PSPS fleet by PS Kingswear Castle and MV Balmoral and has had a series of extensive refits and much restoration work, including a new boiler and improvements to meet modern safety standards.
[3] Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS), she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. The Society is governed by its Articles of Association which set out its objects which may be summarised as to preserve in operation paddle steamers, to educate the public in their historical significance and to preserve relics and other materials associated with paddle steamers. We are therefore asking for your help by donating to Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal.

Pack in all of Glasgow’s landmarks on a single hop-on hop-off bus tour. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. [18], 1946-built preserved seagoing paddle steamer, Surviving ships launched from 1919 to 1970, 1948 nationalisation of Britain's railways, "Waverley paddle steamer finally sets sail after two years", "Waverley paddle steamer 'will not sail in 2019, "Seventeen injured after Waverley crashes into pier", "Waverley wins 65th IMechE Engineering Heritage Award", "Waverley paddle steamer crashes into Arran pier as emergency services rush to scene", "Twenty four injured as Waverley crashes into pier", Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS), Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PS_Waverley&oldid=977772648, Ships and vessels of the National Historic Fleet, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Out of season; returning to service in 2021, Trials speed in 1947 18.37 knots (34.02 km/h; 21.14 mph) at 56 rpm, This page was last edited on 10 September 2020, at 22:00. Built in 1947, Waverley is the “Sole Survivor” as the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world. [8] Shipbuilders A. A public appeal was launched to secure funding for the return of the Waverley to service and the fund-raising operation was successful. [10] Since 1969, and the formation of the Scottish Transport Group, the CSP had been gradually merging with the West Highland shipping and ferry company David MacBrayne Ltd.[10] In 1973, the company became Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd (CalMac). Oct 7, 2020 - Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. [9] Today, Waverley has the LNER 1947 livery of red, white and black funnels, traditional brown-grained (or "scumbled") superstructure and black paddle-wheel boxes, decorated with gold lettering on each side.

After stopping at Gravesend, during the trip down the river Thames, we decided to get off at Southend for a couple of, A fascinating day-long cruise in the sun on the Waverley: train up to the end of Southend Pier, board the Waverley paddle steamer, cruise to Gravesend & Tilbury (past the Columbus and Marco Polo cruis, This trip ( to Portsmouth naval dockyard), was full of nostalgia for me. Mr Semple said he expected the MAIB investigation to take some time.

[10] She has circumnavigated Great Britain and every year makes extensive sailings around the country. Since 1962, when PS Waverley's original funnels were renewed, replacement items had been slightly out of parallel due to their heavier welded steel construction. Primarily during the summer she is based on the Clyde, operating excursions from Glasgow, Greenock, Largs or Ayr. The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer returned to Glasgow today under her own power, six days after hitting a pier at Brodick on Arran. [5] An appeal was subsequently launched with a target of £2.3 million to recommission Waverley. Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal. The rain held off , as we got the boat from tron to Rothisay.

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