Cruises cancelled after Clyde paddle steamer Waverley collision in Rothesay

CRUISES on the iconic PS Waverley have been cancelled this weekend after the vessel collided with an esplanade wall near Rothesay Pier.

The 70-year-old paddle steamer sustained minor damage in the incident, which occurred with passengers on board.

A statement on the vessel operators’ website said: “Unfortunately Waverley’s cruise’s this weekend will not be operating as minor damage sustained today which requires repair. Please return tickets for a refund.”

Waverley hits Rothesay Prom leaving this afternoon. @PS_Waverley pic.twitter.com/2XFdMFupJ1

— Peter Wallace (@wallace_peter) August 25, 2017

The vessel has been popular with passengers taking a cruise ‘Doon the Watter’ for many years.

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer was involved in a crash resulted in minor injuries for 12 passengers on board back in 2009.

The ship had to be repaired after a collision with Dunoon Pier.