'PETREL'
1864. Sold to Jenkins & Churchward, on Dover – Boulogne – Calais run.
April 1875. Reg closed. Sold to France. Reg. Calais. Named 'Etoile Du Nord'.
1880. Renamed ‘Petrel’
1899. Scrapped.
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'PETREL' | |
| Built by: | Money Wigram & Son's, at Blackwall. |
| Yard No. | |
| Launched: | 21st June 1862 |
| Tonnage: | 703 grt - 248 nrt |
| Length: | 223 . 7 feet |
| Breadth: | 26 . 7 feet |
| Depth: | 13 . 5 feet |
| Machinery: | S.O. 2 cyls. 62" x 54" by R. Saikeld & Co. 435 rhp. |
| Decks: | |
| Built of: | Steel |
| Type: | Paddle steamer |
| Registered: | London 1862 |
| Off Number: | 45012 |
| Built for: | London, Chatham & Dover Railway Co. |
| Other info: | Designed by Mr. Morgan |
| History: | 21st June 1862. Run her trials on the measured mile on the Thames. 1864. Sold to Jenkins & Churchward, on Dover – Boulogne – Calais run. April 1875. Reg closed. Sold to France. Reg. Calais. Named 'Etoile Du Nord'. 1880. Renamed ‘Petrel’ 1899. Scrapped. |
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