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Glasgow
Britain's last sea-going paddle steamer, powered by a triple expansion diagonal steam engine which can be seen in the engine room. This year she is marking her 50th Anniversary of preservation.
Operator: Waverley Excursions Ltd
Address: Waverley Terminal 36 Lancefield Quay Glasgow Glasgow G3 8HA
Trips around the UK between 16 May-Oct. Visit website or facebook for details of sailings and advance booking.
The magnificent Waverley – the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world – sails on day trips afternoon and evening cruises from many areas in Britain, every spring, summer and autumn.
Waverley was built in 1947 for the London & North Eastern Railway and in 2000/2001 was magnificently restored to as-new condition. On board you can see spectacular triple expansion steam engines & paddle wheels in operation.
The ship is owned by a charity, supported by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society and sail every year on the Clyde, Bristol Channel, Solent, Thames, North West England, North Wales and Isle of Man.
For copies of the full cruise programme contact Waverley Excursions Ltd, Waverley Terminal, Glasgow 0141 221 8152 or go to www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk or www.paddlesteamers.org