The Waverley paddle steamer marks 80 years since its Glasgow launch
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The Waverley paddle steamer marks 80 years since its Glasgow launch

2 hours ago · Originally published 2 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch
The world's last sea-going paddle steamer has celebrated its 80th anniversary with a voyage past London's Tower Bridge. Since being gifted to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society for £1 in 1974, the historic vessel has carried six million passengers and continues to offer trips around the UK coast.
Source: BBC Scotland Greater London
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