Waverley is the last sea-going Paddle Steamer in the world. Built in 1946 by A&J Inglis in Glasgow, she replaced the original Waverley which was sunk as a result of enemy action at Dunkirk 1940. The new 693 tonne Waverley was used by the LNER railway company on its Firth of Clyde services. Waverley remained in regular service until 1973 when she was withdrawn as being too costly to maintain. She lay derelict until the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society bought her for £1 and set about restoring her with a view to returning her to service providing pleasure cruises.

Today Waverley is operated by Waverley Excursions, who provide regular summer trips “doon the watter” around the Firth of Clyde from Glasgow. She also makes an annual tour of Britain.

inspired by Stuart Fellowes’ wall plaque model of Waverley, this painting represents Waverley as she is after her return to service following a major refit in 2003. For more information on Stuarts models please see his website at. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/stuartfellowes