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« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2025, 14:25:15 »
From the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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Famous paddle steamer takes to Bristol Channel



The world's last seagoing paddle steamer returns to the Bristol channel this month.

The Waverley is a vessel of national significance and is registered on The National Historic Fleet with almost 80 years of service.

It has operated in preservation since 1975 becoming a "national treasure" after carrying an estimated six million passengers.

"We have developed the best possible sailing programme for the Bristol Channel to ensure that as many locals and visitors as possible have the opportunity to step aboard the Waverley," said Captain Dominic McCall.

Strong winds in early June affected an excursion and a crew member noticed a boiler leaking steam on the ship which needed to be repaired immediately.

The ship will now be ready to set sail again for its planned tours on 6 June where passengers can join a special fundraising cruise round the Holm Islands to help support the maintenance of Clevedon Pier, the only Grade 1 listed pier in England.



This season includes two planned trips to the remote Lundy Island – passengers that board the Bristol channel experience will be allowed to step ashore and explore the island.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway the Waverley is giving the "ultimate day out" by connecting three steam railways – the West Somerset, the Brecon Mountain and Lynton & Barnstaple railways by taking a paddle steamer and steam train trip.

Trips around the Bristol Channel and South West Wales are until 25 June, where the Waverley will be exploring Glasgow and Clyde Coast Summer from 27 June.
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« Reply #16 on: June 09, 2025, 10:57:03 »
I would LOVE to be taking a trip this week ... but so much else going on, and that would be greedy. Also impractical.  Many trips sold out, Clevedon and Portishead both only reachable by slow coach (or slow bus) and the most practical excursion looked like one from Penarth until noted that the Severn Tunnel is closed and getting home at the end of the trip was impossible.  Ah well - September on the South Coast

P.S. Want a quick journey across the Severn without a car the week?  Best way - P.S. Waverley
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« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2025, 09:14:55 »
We're booked on an evening trip, late August, from Penzance to Falmouth, returning by coach.
Looking forward to it.
Spent many years in Dartmouth, so Dartmouth Castle, Kingswear Castle, Totnes Castle were all local paddle steamers.
A daily sight
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