13th September 1959: Capt P St Barbe Rawle

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13th September 1959: Capt P St Barbe Rawle

13th September 1959 was veteran Cosens master Capt Rawle’s last Sunday in command of a paddle steamer before retiring from Embassy later that week. Why did he retire before the end of the season and what became of him later: 13th September 1959: Captain P St Barbe Rawle – Kingswear Castle

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The Society is a company limited by guarantee (having no share capital), registered in England and Wales No. 2167853, and a charity registered in England and Wales (298328) and in Scotland (SC037603). Registered Office Mayfield, Hoe Lane, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6RS. The Society is governed by its Articles of Association which set out its objects which may be summarised as to preserve in operation paddle steamers, to educate the public in their historical significance and to preserve relics and other materials associated with paddle steamers.

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