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?