Waverley (1947) |
Builder: |
A & J Inglis Ltd. Pointhouse, Glasgow, Scotland |
Keel laid: |
N/A |
Launched: |
October 2, 1946 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Page published Jan. 13, 2008 |