Talk on the wonder of Waverley

Waverley expert and author Iain Quinn will give a riveting talk on the Paddle Steamer Waverley at Puffers Café at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside at 7m on Thursday, November 10. The event is a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the world’s last sea- going paddle steamer.

Originally built for work with the British Transport Commission and Caledonian MacBrayne on the Firth of Clyde, this wonderful piece of Scotland’s maritime heritage was famously sold to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society for a pound in 1974.

Over the years, millions have been spent on the Waverley’s preservation and works include a major restoration project in 2003, which returned her to the original 1940s style in which she was built.

Today the Waverley has spent more of her life in preservation than in service.

The most travelled paddle steamer in the world and one of the most successful of all the restored tourist ships that still survive.

She gives pleasure to thousands of people each year and her gleaming and varnished funnels, timber decks and brass fixtures are a common sight on the Clyde and around Britain’s coastline.

Tickets for the 70th Anniversary Waverley Talk at Puffers Café at the Scottish Maritime Museum by emailing visitorservices@ scotmaritime. org. uk or telephone 01294 278283.