Introduction The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
Medway Queen
STEAMBOAT REGISTER - Edition 8, Jan/12
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Owner: Medway Queen Preservation Society. (non-member)
Area: River Medway (UK).
Website: www.medwayqueen.co.uk/
HULLPassenger paddle steamer
Built 1924 by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. at Troon.
LWL: 180', Beam: 49' (breadth 24' 3"), Draft: 7' 8", Displacement: 316 gross tons.
Steel
No.388.
ENGINEDiagonal Compound, 21" + 43" x 48".
Built 1924 by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. at Troon.
Xhead lever driven air and fp. 900 IHP.
BOILERRT Scotch.
Built 1938 by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co. Ltd. at Tyne.
Fuel: oil.
PROP
HISTORYNew to the New Medway Steam Packet Co. Ltd., withdrawn from service September 1963. 1964 taken to River Medina, Isle of Wight as marina clubhouse. 1984 returned to River Medway in derelict condition.Acquired by present Preservation Society 1987, awaiting restoration. Now at Damhead Creek, Kingsnorth. Contact Noreen Chambers, 01634-252848
UK
 
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