How old is the Waverley paddle steamer?
How old is the Waverley paddle steamer?
PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973.
When was paddle steamer Waverley built?
October 2, 1946
PS Waverley/Launched
2 October 1946 – the paddle steamer Waverley is launched The previous Waverley, built in 1899, had been requisitioned as a minesweeper during World War II and sank during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.
What happened to the Waverley paddle steamer?
The paddle steamer was withdrawn from service for the first time in half a century in the summer of 2018 due to it needing £2.3 million worth of repairs, including te fitting of two new boilers. It missed the 2019 season as it waited for urgent repairs.
Where is the Waverley paddle steamer based?
Outside the Science Centre on Plantation Quay, you can often see and sail on the Waverley, last of the sea-going paddle-steamers. She cruises with her sister ship Balmoral all round Britain during the summer but with Glasgow as her home port. The first Waverley, launched in 1899, sank off Dunkirk in May 1940.
Is the Waverley paddle steamer still running?
Welcome aboard Waverley Due to crew availability Waverley will not operate beyond the Clyde this season but we are planning a full return to all cruising areas in 2022. Waverley will continue to operate at a reduced capacity this season for passenger comfort.
When was the paddle steamer PS Waverley built?
Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. 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.
Which is the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world?
PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger -carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS), she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger…
Is there a paddle steamer on the Isle of Wight?
Paddle Steamer Waverley rounds The Needles, Isle of Wight. Paddle Steamer Waverley has been withdrawn from service during 2019 but following a successful appeal will sail again in 2020. Flagship of our fleet, Paddle Steamer Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world.
What did PS Waverley do in World War 1?
PS Waverley was a Clyde -built paddle steamer that carried passengers on the Clyde between 1899 and 1939. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty to serve as a minesweeper during World War I and again in World War II, and was sunk while participating in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.