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Waverley was named and launched at the Pointhouse Yard of A.&J. Inglis in Glasgow on 2nd October 1946 by Lady Matthews, wife of the Chairman of the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER). She entered service the following year on 16 June 1947, beginning a remarkable career that would see her become one of the…

Waverley’s final South Coast sailing today (Tuesday 22nd September) took her from Eastbourne Pier to Newhaven Harbour where she boarded passengers at the East Sussex port for the first time since the 1980s. With almost 600 passengers aboard she proudly steamed out of Newhaven Harbour and set course for the Solent. After a brief stop…

Paddle Steamer Waverley is seeking an experienced marine professional to join the organisation as its new Operations Director, offering a unique opportunity to lead the safe operation, maintenance and long-term preservation of the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Based in Glasgow and working both ashore and onboard the historic vessel, the successful candidate will take…

Today marks a significant maritime milestone, exactly 100 years since the launch of the pioneering turbine steamer TS King George V. Launched on 29th April 1926, the much-loved “KGV” became a familiar and cherished sight on Scotland’s west coast, initially serving Inveraray before becoming a mainstay of Oban-based cruising from 1935. From there, she sailed…

Waverley burns Marine Gas Oil (MGO) which heats the water in her twin boilers to generate steam, the steam is then used to drive her engine and turn the paddles. MGO is also used to create electrical power across the ship. Over the past few weeks we have been closely monitoring the price of MGO…

After being berthed in Greenock’s James Watt Dock since 16th February Waverley was moved the short distance to Garvel Dry Dock on Friday 20th March to allow for her annual out-of-the-water inspection. During her current visit to dry dock she is accompanied by the Caledonian MacBrayne vessel Lochinvar with Waverley being positioned further in the…

Over a two day period (19th & 20th February) both of Waverley’s masts were removed from the ship as her winter refit gathers pace. Waverley moved from Glasgow under her own power on Monday 16th February, firstly sailing down river turning at the Tail of the Bank before berthing at Greenock’s Custom House Quay. Waverley…

Waverley returns to service on Friday 8th May and operates until mid-October for what will be her longest operational season in well over a decade. Bookings are now open for Clyde Spring sailings, Oban & the Inner Hebrides, and Warrenpoint sailings. Waverley’s Oban and Inner Hebrides sailings are always eagerly anticipated by supporters and 2026’s…

Watch a historic milestone for Paddle Steamer Waverley as she returned to steam today for the first time in 2026. This is the earliest she has been in full steam ready to sail in any calendar year this century. After her Winter rest, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer has stirred back into life today…

Thanks to the exceptional generosity of so many individuals Waverley’s Masts & Windows Winter Appeal has now raised over £100,000 – this is truly fantastic and we are very grateful to everyone that has donated. Donations are still being received daily so we are hopeful of reaching the £135,000 target in the coming weeks. Some…

The Masts & Windows Winter Appeal has topped £75,000 in less than two weeks since the appeal was launched demonstrating the fantastic level of support for Waverley. The Virtual Donor Wall is now well populated on our website and shows the extensive number of individuals who are supporting this appeal. The appeal was launched on…

An appeal has been launched to raise £135,000 to replace Waverley’s two timber masts and most of the Dining Saloon windows ahead of the 2026 sailing season. Following an end of season inspection the decision was taken that both masts and thirteen Dining Saloon windows must be replaced. These traditional features are central to Waverley’s distinctive…