There are some wonderful vessels that used to grace our shores in this selection.
Some of the included are P S Waverley, P S Duchess of Fife, P S Lorna Doone, P S Whippingham and P S Ryde.
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13. Steamboats memories
P S Waverley on passage in the Solent with passengers enjoying a day trip. Picture: Shaun Roster Photographywww.shaunroster.comInstagram: @shaunrosterTwitter: @ShaunRoster Photo: The News archive
14. Steamboats memories
The Ryde paddle steamer in September 1970. The News PP1655 Photo: The News archive
15. Steamboats memories
Evacuation on an Isle of Wight steamer 1939. Photo: The News archive
16. Steamboats memories
On a misty day the battleship HMS Nelson is overshadowed by the paddle steamer P S Shanklin. Picture: Barry Cox collection Photo: The News archive