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no.1641

Mona's Queen

c. 1913

View of IOM Paddle Steamer leaving Fleetwood seen from the shore from above the beach. Dinghys moored close to shore. Boys and people on the beach. One boat full of people. Sign saying Beware of Backwash. Falcon moored on right. Mona's Queen was built by Barrow Shipbuilding Co and launched in 1885 and served IOM Packet Company until 1929 apart from 1915 - 1920 when she was a troop carrier at 19 knot service speed she was fast and had luxurious accommodation.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=9798

no.1641

Mona's Queen

c. 1913

View of IOM Paddle Steamer leaving Fleetwood seen from the shore from above the beach. Dinghys moored close to shore. Boys and people on the beach. One boat full of people. Sign saying Beware of Backwash. Falcon moored on right. Mona's Queen was built by Barrow Shipbuilding Co and launched in 1885 and served IOM Packet Company until 1929 apart from 1915 - 1920 when she was a troop carrier at 19 knot service speed she was fast and had luxurious accommodation.

Location: Fleetwood Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/7571
Sankey Number: 1641

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Album Number: Album 17 1327-1670

Page Number: 40

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Sankey Number Image Title Location Image Taken Description
1639    Two yachts in a channel
1640    A prawner
1641    Mona's Queen Paddle steamer leaving Fleetwood
1642 Mona's Queen at sea, making smoke
1643    Airship Mayfly (HMA 1) in Cavendish Dock
1644    Grimsby trawler Steam trawler at sea
1645 Grimsby trawler Steam trawler at sea
1646    IOM steamer 'King Orry' Crowded steamer at sea.