Sixty Years of Paddle Steamers Preservation

this fascinating book records the previously untold history of one of Britain's oldest and most successful maritime preservation societies; one which has succeeded in saving not one but two jewels in the crown of the UK's maritime heritage - the iconic paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle. Drawing on the PSPS archives and the memories of those most closely involved, the book recalls the 1960s and 70s when members were able to sail on board or charter a wide variety of tugs, ferries and excursion ships; describes the purchase, restoration and subsequent careers of Waverley and Kingswear Castle; and examines the Society's close links with other paddle steamers including Maid of the Loch and Medway Queen, and the motor vessel Balmoral. Illustrated with over 200 rare, mostly colour, photographs, depicting a wonderful array of paddlers from the 1950s onwards, special moments in the careers of the Waverley and Kingswear Castle, plus significant events in the Society's history.