The Waverley paddle steamer received a welcome boost after operators announced that the Dry Dock 2023 Appeal had reached its target of £180,00 to complete restoration work.
Over 2,000 people donated to the appeal which launched in late January as people continue to make sure that its local legacy is preserved.
It is hoped that The Waverley will once again be able to set sail down the Clyde after much needed work to the vessel,
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The ship is scheduled to return to Glasgow after Easter for final works before the crew join in May to make her ship shape for the first passengers of 2023. Photo: John Devlin
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PS Waverley sails by Erskine on the way back to Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin
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Waverley passing the Riverside Museum. Photo: John Devlin
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Passengers disembarking at Dunoon Photo: John Devlin