Waverley

Originally, Waverley was a two class vessel. On the main deck forward was a small lounge that led to a tearoom, whilst at the after end was the restaurant designed to accomodate 100 passengers seated at large 10-seater tables. Beneath the restaurant was the small smokeroom bar and the Third Class accommodation. The Promenade Deck contained an Observation Lounge for First Class passengers with comfortable Lloyd Loom armchairs whilst the Aft Deck Shelter was for Third Class passengers and had wooden benches.

Waverley cost £107,725 to build.

When she entered service, Waverley could hold up to 1,350 passengers.

Over one and a half miles of timber decking was required to re-deck the Waverley ready for re-entry for service in 1975.

Waverley's longest serving Chief Engineer was William Summers. Bill joined Waverley as her first Chief in 1947 and remained for 22 years until official retirement in 1969. But, when Waverley Steam Navigation took over in 1974, it was clear that the old paddler was still a very important part of Bill's life and he chose to help out in so many ways until his death in 1977.