Vessel A-Z

Loss of the brigantine "Thomas"

Extract from The Poole Pilot February 1869.
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News from Spain, 1739

Transcription of extract from Salisbury Journal 4th September 1739 reads: "Pool. "The Three Friends" John Barret is arrived at Lisbon from San Sebastien. The Captain reports that he met with 5 sail men of war cruising off Cape Finister under the command of Sir Chalaner Ogle, who had taken a vessel of about 200 tons with Genoese colours, laden with ammunition etc for the Spanish in Galicia."
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Newspaper Index of Ships

Extract from the Poole Newspaper Index compiled by volunteers in the Poole Local History Centre. Includes entries from the Dorset County Chronicle 1824 - 1829 and the Poole and Dorset Herald 1846-1859 as well as shipping Lists from 1824-1859.
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Newspaper Index Shipping

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Norwegian barque "Rathlin Island"

Museum Ref No: F4b_0178, F4b_0178a
Norwegian steel hulled barque "Rathlin Island" alongside Sydenhams timber wharf.
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Paddle steamer

Museum Ref No: F4c_0048
Unidentified Paddle steamer, possible the 'Windsor Castle'
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Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Boat"

Museum Ref No: F4c_0040
Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Boat" arriving at Poole.
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Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen"

Museum Ref No: F4c_0094
Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen" was the largest of the paddle steamers operating the Swanage-Bournemouth service in1947, in addition to her other cruises. Having seen navel service in both world wars she was been completely reconditioned for civilian service.
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Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen"

Museum Ref No: F4c_0050
Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen" stuck in mud off Poole Quay in 1946. Tug in attendance. Coal transporter on left.
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Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen"

Museum Ref No: Batting/Box 12/Ships 9/No.3 - Bournemouth Queen paddle steamer
Paddle steamer "Bournemouth Queen". (Batting photograph)
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