On Friday 2nd October 2026 Paddle Steamer Waverley celebrated a phenomenal 80 years since she was first launched. This anniversary is particularly significant given how few steam ships have ever had a career that spanned eight decades.
Read more at: Happy Birthday Waverley | Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
Kingswear Castle returned to service in 2026 after the second part of a major rebuild which is designed to set her up for the next 25 years. The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust is now fund raising for future rebuilds. You can read more and how you can possibly help here.
John Megoran
John Megoran
