Paddle Steamers Were Ideally Suited for River Dart

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FOR more than a century paddle steamers were a common sight on the River Dart. The steam-powered leisure boats were ideally suited for showing visitors the delights of the estuary and also provided a fast and efficient link between the local riverside communities. Small paddle steamers had been employed in the area since the early years of steam navigation and the trade came to be dominated by the Dartmouth Steam Packet Co, established in 1859 later becoming the River Dart Steamboat Company.

A classic design of small river paddler evolved, the final version being PS Kingswear Castle built in 1924, which served until 1965.

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Paddle Steamers Were Ideally Suited for River Dart

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