By
1974, Terry Sylvester reported to PSPS members that the original idea to make
Waverley 'famous' had been hugely successful! He added that if Caledonian MacBrayne
wanted to withdraw her, they would face a public outcry! The Waverley was thus
offered to the PSPS for the sum of £1.
The Society immediately looked into what should be
done and a survey was immediately carried out which
reported that Waverley was in a basically sound condition.
Repairs though would cost in the region of £100,000.
If the steamer was to be operated, this would cost
in the region of £200,000 a year. The Society
now had two steamers and was in a position of great
strength but also needed vast amounts of money and
enthusiasm. It was with great pride that the PSPS
saw Waverley re-enter service on the Firth of Clyde
on Thursday 22nd May 1975 amid a blaze of publicity
and emotion.
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