Replies: 158 Views: 54101 Sting and his new album, 'When the last ship sails' Started by Twynkle Board Sea Shanties. The engines can be viewed … Find out more about PS Waverley and Waverley Excursions, one of our Shipshape Network Scotland projects, National Historic Ships UK acknowledges the financial support of its sponsors, National Historic Ships UK The impact of Covid-19 has resulted in a lack of vital funds to meet the cost of routine winter maintenance on Waverley. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to experience the sight, sound and thrill of travelling on a magnificent steamship. Electrical work is now well underway with the new main switch board being installed as well as the new synchronising unit in the engine room. Step aboard Waverley in 2020 as she returns to service after her boiler refit. Replies: 158 Views: 54101 Sting and his new album, 'When the last ship sails' Started by Twynkle Board Sea Shanties. Visit the PSPS website to view the picture report on Waverley's recent dry docking. PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. The vessel in which it was installed was the paddle steamer ‘Waverley’. Photos are copyright National Historic Ships UK, vessels' owners and those who have supported us through our photography competition. The ‘Waverley’ was built in 1947 by A and J … Replies: 1 Views: 786 Waverley at the Movies. Summer trips doon the watter on the paddle steamer Waverley have been cancelled due to a problem with the ship’s boiler. The appeal attracted donations from over 8,000 individuals, the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, several trusts, organisations and the Scottish Government. Park Row, Greenwich New members are welcome to join the registered charity online today. The Waverley was built in Glasgow for the London and North Eastern Railway and entered service in June 1947. Thank you to those members of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) who have purchased their 2020 Sailing Passes and/or Go Anywhere Vouchers recently. Scotland’s much-loved Waverley Paddle Steamer has carried more than six million … Waverley after being towed through the entrance to the James Watt Dock has a strange appearance without her funnels. As long ago as 1974 the current Waverley was struck by problems with its boilers … As a token of recognition, you will receive an exclusive mounted print of Waverley. The Waverley paddle steamer returns to sailing on the Clyde following a successful campaign to raise £2.3m for new boilers, on 22 August Electrical installation has paused completely for the same reasons. ICONIC paddle steamer Waverley made her return to the River Clyde yesterday after her boiler refit and overhaul was completed. All PSPS members receive a free copy of Paddle Wheels magazine every 3 months with Waverley articles and news. The additional sea chest has been installed for the new 3rd alternator (generator). IT has actually had a lot more luck than the original PS Waverley which was sunk while on minesweeping duties during the Second World War. Replies: 4 Views: 1789 Ballast onboard the ship The Waverley paddle steamer has been withdrawn from service for the first time in 45 years due to mechanical problems. We are therefore asking for your help by donating to Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal. As she was eased up the dock her windlass could be heard making a rather different sound from what is usually heard as it was operating on compressed air rather than steam. A new switch board is also being installed for the emergency generator which is situated in the aft deck shelter. Not yet a PSPS member? The timing of the tightly-managed project that aimed to return Waverley to passenger service in June 2020 has now become hard to predict. The appeal … Gift Vouchers can be purchased via our online shop. Work to complete the steam installation and to rebuild the boiler room is continuing, but at a much-reduced pace due to the many consequences of the pandemic restrictions.

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