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  • Refit 2001-2002
    On Monday 18th February 2002 Kingswear Castle was towed from her berth at the Historic Dockyard Chatham to the Acorn Shipyard at Strood for her annual slipping.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    Feet in the starboard paddle wheel.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    Chris Smith attached to the feet.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    This winter the port sponson facing and rubbing band is being renewed. Jason and John from the shipyard await a new piece of steel.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    Tony at the helm.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    John and Jason position the new plate.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    In November 2001 the deck in the forrard well was renewed.
  • Refit 2001-2002
    The anchor chain on the shore for survey.

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For all enquiries about sailings and bookings visit the Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company website www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk or call 01803 555 872.

For anything which is not an enquiry or booking you can contact us here.

Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust Ltd. is run entirely by volunteers and is a company limited by guarantee no. 755216 and a charity no. 299931.

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It is now more than thirty-five years since we returned Kingswear Castle to service on the Rivers Medway and Thames.

A year-long major rebuild commenced in winter 2021 that will see her return to service again in 2023.

Find out how you can help secure her future for the next thirty-five years.

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