The gold standard for top of the range presentation of paddle steamer engine rooms is found in Switzerland. Over the years KC’s engine has looked good. Sometimes less so. Sometimes better than that. But with Jack Woodhams and his assistant Ben Tolman in charge of KC’s engine room this season the dial has really been turned up to create a high level of shiny steelwork and overall presentation way above anything I have ever seen on KC before and of a standard to be judged against the Swiss. Very well done Jack and Ben. It makes all the difference.
Here are some pics:
Kingswear Castle returned to service in 2023 after the first part of a major rebuild which is designed to set her up for the next 25 years running on the River Dart. The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust is now fund raising for the second phase of the rebuild. You can read more about the rebuilds and how you can help if you can here.
John Megoran
