Waverley (1947)

Builder:
A & J Inglis Ltd.
Pointhouse, Glasgow, Scotland
Keel laid:
N/A
Launched:
October 2, 1946
Year built:
1947
Completed:
June 5, 1947
Fate:
Still active and is now the world's last seagoing paddle steamer.


Owner
London & North Eastern Railway
1948:
British Transport Commission
1951:
Caledonian Steam Packet Co.
1973:
Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd.
1974:
Waverley Steam Navigation Co Ltd.
(Since 1980 operated by Waverley Excursions Ltd.)


Dimensions, machinery and performance
Length:
239' 11"
Hull:
Steel
Beam:
N/A
Engines:
Diagonal triple expansion
Across wheels:
57' 3"
Boilers:
N/A
Wheel diameter:
N/A
Speed:
14 knots
Draft:
6' 3"
HP:
2,100
Gross tons:
693
Funnels:
2
Crew:
N/A
Masts:
2
Passengers:
N/A


Builder's Data
Page published Jan. 13, 2008