Preparatory Work Under Way

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Port sponson looking aft, completely stripped. Exposed paddle drum top has been prepared for removal.
Port sponson looking forward.
Starboard sponson looking forward. Debris is from dining saloon.
Dining saloon looking aft – deckhead and fixed seating removed, tables and seats partially removed.
Dining saloon looking forward.
Effect of removals on ship’s draught – approximately. 18″ less forward and 12″ less aft.

All photographs by Gordon Reid.

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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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