Tag: Swanage Queen

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

5th July 1961 Swanage Queen

Swanage Queen cancels her afternoon cruises.

16th February 1962 Swanage Queen/

Captain Townsend buys Swanage Queen.

Autumn 1973

Paddling to Goole | Joint Thames charter | Maid of the Loch | Paddler to steam after six years | Gallant band’s work

Spring 1972

Society news – Annual draw | Farewell to the ‘Duchess’ | ‘Caley’ heads south | Thames & Medway

Winter 1961

Wessex Branch inaugural meeting | London & Home Counties Branch visit Woolwich | White Funnel fleet | Clyde paddlers | Embassy Golden Jubilee | Torbay steamers | Swanage Queen for sale

Swanage Queen’s 1961 Season

How did Swanage Queen get on at Bournemouth in 1961 and what was her legacy?