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  • Refit 2004-2005
    The new companionway to the forward saloon.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Looking forward.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    We have tried to make sure that the work has been done in keeping with the style and era of the ship and there is precedent for it. Passenger paddle steamers of Kingswear Castle's size, like the LCC Thames paddlers generally had their entrance to the forward saloon through a hatch from the upper deck as pictured above.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Kingswear Castle with her new hatch at Thunderbolt Pier 18th February 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Alongside Thunderbolt Pier 17th February 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    The new companionway 15th February 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    The new companionway 15th February 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    The new saloon doors being constructed 20th January 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    On the slipway 3rd February 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    The forward well deck up for re-decking 13th January 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    The hole appears, 13th January 2005.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Chris Smith, with the assistance of his son Daniel, has relaid the deck over the bunkers on each side of the ship.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Chris and Daniel with a deck sander, 25th November 2004.
  • Refit 2004-2005
    Daniel Smith painting the port paddle box, 8th December 2004.

Links

  • Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
  • Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
  • Waverley Excursions
  • PS Maid of the Loch
  • PS Medway Queen
  • National Historic Ships UK
  • Books by John Megoran
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Contact Us

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.

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