Tag: 1958

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

24th July 1958 Cardiff Queen

Cardiff Queen scheduled to sail from Swansea. Mumbles Ilfracombe and Clovelly to Lundy Island.

13th July 1958 Sailing on the Bristol Channel

Three paddle steamer offering multiple trip options on the Bristol Channel.

25th June 1958 Embassy

Strong winds cause Embassy’s passengers to return from Yarmouth to Lymington on the BR car ferry and then on to Bournemouth and Swanage by train.

31st December 1958 Cosens’s Charles Kaile

Cosens & Co’s General Manager Charles Kaile retires after a career with the company spanning 56 years.

6th October 1958 Cardiff Queen

Last day of the season for Cardiff Queen.

22st September 1958 Glen Usk

Last day of the 1958 season for Glen Usk.

17th September 1958 Bristol Queen

Bristol Queen de-stored and prepared for her winter lay-up having finished her season the previous day.

31st August 1958 Monarch

Monarch’s Late Night New Orleans Jazz Cruise, “The River Boat Shuffle”, with Gerry Brown’s Jazzmen and the Kapota cancelled.

16th August 1958 Bristol Queen

Bristol Queen scheduled to run from Bristol to Clevedon, Cardiff, Penarth, Barry and Ilfracombe.

Easter 2nd – 8th April 1958 Bristol Channel

P & A Campbell’s Easter paddle steamer sailings 1958.

17th August 1958 Embassy

Embassy runs a trip from Bournemouth & Swanage to view the American nuclear submarine Nautilus at Portland.