August 2026: Paddle Box Vents

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

August 2026: Paddle Box Vents

As paddle steamers pitch and roll in a seaway water is forced up into the paddle boxes one after the other choking and impeding the rotation of the paddle wheels. How did P & A Campbell try to solve this paddle steamer problem: August 2026: Paddle Box Freeing Ports – Kingswear Castle