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PS Kingswear Castle

The coal fired paddle steamer PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE is one of Britain’s National Historic Ships owned by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. The ship is listed as being of pre-eminent National Significance. Since 2013 PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE has operated on her home river under charter to the Dart Valley Railway plc trading as the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company. Kingswear Castle was built by Philip & Sons of Dartmouth in 1924 for service on the River Dart, and was operated by the River Dart Steamboat Co.
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  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE at Dartmputh Pontoon before taking the the 12:00 Dartmouth Harbour Cruise.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE at Dartmputh Pontoon before taking the the 12:00 Dartmouth Harbour Cruise.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, September 10, 2020

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE at Dartmputh Pontoon before taking the the 12:00 Dartmouth Harbour Cruise.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE departing from Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage) on May 25, 2015 for the final cruise of the day.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE at Dartmouth Pontoon (Landing Stage).

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    Ship's Bell and Builders Plate.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    During the cruise a live entertaining and interesting commentary is given. So much better than a tape recorded one provided by some operators.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    On board KINGSWEAR CASTLE near Greenway Quay.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE about to turn and return to Dartmouth just above Greenway Quay.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    L2015_1701

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    View down into the engine room.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    The Dartmouth Lower Car ferry passes by as PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE heads past the Dartmouth Waterfront. The Britannia Royal Naval College can be seen on the high ground in the distance.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE sailing past Bayard's Cove area of Dartmouth (left) made famous as a location in the early series of the BBC maritime drama the Onedin Line, a series in which sister vessel PS COMPTON CASTLE made an appearance.

  • PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE, River Dart, May 25, 2015

    On board PS KINGSWEAR CASTLE.

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