New images

[Eddy Matthews]

I stumbled across some images I've never seen before, so thought I would share them...

First Alumchine taking cars across from Neyland to Pembroke Dock estimated 1950

[Eddy Matthews]

JEANIE DEANS launched from the Fairfield yard on 7th April 1931 for the LNER.

[Eddy Matthews]

1902 GSWR "MARS"

[Eddy Matthews]

Vessel: PS Castalia
Builders: Thames Ironworks, Blackwall 1874
Propulsion type: Paddle compound diagonal (two engines, one in each hull)
Owner: English Channel Steamship Company (Operated by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway)
Service dates: 1874 - 1883
Tonnage: Gross 1533
 PS Castalia was a twin hulled, four funnelled, paddle steamer which had her two paddle wheels inside the 26 feet space between the two hulls. Each hull had a separate compound diagonal engine, although she could manage only 11 knots in service. The design was supposed to increase her stability, but she was a poor sea going boat and she did not fare well in the often turbulent waters of the English Channel. As a result, she was withdrawn within ten years and sold in 1883 to the Metropolitan Asylums Board for use as a floating hospital on the Thames in Long Reach.

[DamienG]

 

[Paddlemex]

Interesting pictures Eddy.

They had car ferries back then.
And the first high speed (not!) steam catamaran.

Jurgen

[Eddy Matthews]

Kingswear Castle looking magnificent....

[derekwarner_decoy]

New colour to Paddle box tops is certainly striking..... .... Derek

[Hankwilliams]

Interesting pictures, Eddy!

[Steven S]

I found this picture (taken on the Macleay river) last year while I was doing some research for my drogher build.  I have no idea what year it would be, but the cars look like they're from the 30's.