An appeal has been launched today to “urgently” raise funds to enable the historic Paddle Steamer Waverley to afford dry dock fees and re-commissioning costs - and therefore sail in 2023.
In 2022, the Waverley operated in several areas around the UK coast following the easing of pandemic restrictions, but operating costs soared which has resulted in a lack of funds to survive the winter maintenance period.
Despite carrying more than 100,000 passengers, with sailings in Scotland, on the south coast and up the River Thames to London, there is a cash shortfall.
