Sponsons Dismantled

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Forward starboard sponson house removed. This was the gents toilet and officers wash room.
Promenade deck between purser’s office and aft funnel removed in preparation for removal of crankshaft.
Aft port sponson house removed. This was the crew mess room.
Port paddle wheel being prepared for removal.
Aft starboard sponson house removed. This was the crew utility room.

All photographs by Gordon Reid.

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