The fundraising appeal to save Paddle Steamer Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target just seven months after it was announced that the famous steamship would not operate in 2019. The Boiler Refit Appeal has attracted donations from over 8,000 individuals with support from the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, several trusts and £1 million from the Scottish Government.

Waverley's new boilers are currently being built by Cochran's Ltd in Annan and are due to be completed in February. The work required on the ship will involve the removal of the iconic twin funnels to allow access to the boiler room.

Waverley was moved from Glasgow to Greenock, under tow, on the 14th of January 2020,where the major "open-heart surgery" will take place. The full works are expected to take around four months to complete allowing Waverley to undertake her regular cruises around the west of Scotland, the Mersey, Bristol Channel, South Coast and the Thames in 2020.

You can also show your support for Waverley by joining the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society today-new members are always welcome.
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