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    The new companionway to the forward saloon.
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    Looking forward.
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    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.
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    Kingswear Castle with her new hatch at Thunderbolt Pier 18th February 2005.
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    Alongside Thunderbolt Pier 17th February 2005.
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    The new companionway 15th February 2005.
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    The new companionway 15th February 2005.
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    The new saloon doors being constructed 20th January 2005.
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    On the slipway 3rd February 2005.
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    The forward well deck up for re-decking 13th January 2005.
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    The hole appears, 13th January 2005.
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    Chris Smith, with the assistance of his son Daniel, has relaid the deck over the bunkers on each side of the ship.
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    Chris and Daniel with a deck sander, 25th November 2004.
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    Daniel Smith painting the port paddle box, 8th December 2004.