7th September 1960: Monarch

Supporting the preservation and operation of paddle steamers Waverley and Kingswear Castle

7th September 1960: Monarch

66 Years ago Monarch’s last two days in service from Bournemouth were Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th September 1960. She sailed for layup in Weymouth on Friday 9th but was late getting away from Poole and so missed the tide to transit Weymouth’s Harbour bridge that day: 7th September 1960: Monarch – Kingswear Castle