31st July 1939: Bournemouth

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31st July 1939: Bournemouth

In 1939 the newly arrived Vecta displaced Princess Elizabeth on the Southampton/Cowes ferry which was sent to Bournemouth for the summer displacing PS Corfe Castle. Then Bournemouth Queen had boiler trouble so by Monday 31st July it was all change again: 31st July 1939: Bournemouth – 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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