Waverley
Ship Number
1330
Vessel Type
Paddle Steamer
Built
A&J Inglis
Launch Date
October 2, 1946
Delivered
June 5, 1947
Owner
London & North Eastern Railway Co
Weight
693 grt
BP Length
235 feet
Breadth
30 (57-3 extreme over paddle boxes) feet
No. of Screws
Side Paddles
Speed (approx)
14 knots
Propulsion
Rankin and Blackmore Ltd, Greenock Diagonal Triple expansion steam 21iHP
Official No.
169494
Registered
Glasgow
Fate
Preserved
Waverley

The P S Waverley was built on the River Clyde for the London & North Eastern Railway and launched in 1946, continuing a name used for earlier paddle steamers. She served with the LNER and Caledonian MacBrayne, sailing in Scottish waters, until she was acquired by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society in 1974.
 
The last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, Waverley's continuing operation owes much to public and private donations and volunteer effort. She now sails regularly each year between Easter and October covering the Clyde, Bristol Channel and South Coast of England.
 
Worlds only remaining paddle steamer