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Waverley emerged from dry dock yesterday after her three week visit. During the annual docking six paddles were renewed, steel work was replaced in the paddlebox, the bow was repaired, and her hull was repainted. After leaving dry dock Waverley berthed briefly in Greenock before undertaking sea trials to test the main engine. The trials…

Waverley left her winter berth in Glasgow shortly before 2pm on Wednesday (21st April) under her own power to sail down river to Greenock for her annual dry docking. After turning at the ‘Tail of the Bank’ she berthed at Greenock’s Custom House Quay. Given that news of Waverley’s first move of the year spread…

Preparations are under way for Waverley moving to dry dock for her annual out-of-the water survey and hull maintenance. This docking will also allow for the bow to be repaired. Over the past week final maintenance work has been undertaken on the main engine with further testing of steam equipment. Earlier today Waverley’s steam whistle…

A recent full inspection of Waverley’s massive paddle wheels showed that four paddle floats require to be replaced as well as the leading float on each wheel which are due for replacement as a routine matter. Each paddle wheel has eight wooden floats with each float being assembled from four individual timber boards.  Over time the…

Paul Semple, General Manager for Waverley Excursions, will be delivering an online live Presentation at 7:30pm on Friday 12th February via YouTube. The title of the presentation is “Waverley – Achieving 2020 and Beyond”, during which Paul will share the fascinating untold story of Waverley’s return to service in 2020. Previously unpublished images of the…

To date, donations from individuals have exceeded £220,000 which is a fantastic response in these very challenging times. We are now using these funds to support work being carried out on Waverley in preparation for the 2021 season. Part of Waverley’s mighty triple expansion steam engine is being stripped down and dismantled for survey –…

Waverley’s Covid-19 Relief Appeal has now reached £160,000 thanks to donations received from individuals. With a target of £350,000 from individual donations we are fast approaching the half-way mark which is fantastic. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has donated so far, you are giving us hope that Waverley can survive the impact of…

PRESS RELEASE The Covid-19 Relief Appeal for Waverley has now exceeded £130,000 with donations received from her generous supporters. The appeal which opened in September must raise over £0.5m in total with a target of £350,000 from individuals. Other sources of funding are being pursued with vigour given that winter maintenance work is well underway…

Visit our online Souvenir Shop and purchase our new Waverley products for Christmas 2020. Limited Stock available! Waverley Face Coverings available in 2 designs Colour Cotton Tote Bag  – illustration by artist Stephen Millership. Full Colour Beach/Bath Towel  – illustration by artist Stephen Millership. Paddlebox Wrapping Paper – 2 sheets of A2 Size paper Visit…

Thank you to Waitrose Byres Road! We were fortunate enough to be chosen to receive a Community Matters grant from this store to support our COVID-19 Relief Appeal. A cheque for £330 was given to Waverley Steam Navigation Co’s General Manager, Paul Semple, last week. This generous grant will go towards winter repairs on PS…

Our newest item in Waverley’s Online Shop – Waverley Paddlebox Gift Wrap! Suitable for all celebratory occasions, including Christmas. Our wrapping paper comes in 2 sheets of A2 size (folded to A4). Purchase your supply now from waverleyexcursions.co.uk/product/wrapping-paper/ Have you got the must have Waverley Souvenir – Funnel mugs? Waverley funnel mugs are available to…