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Duke of Connaught

 

 

This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Fleetwood-Belfast twin screw steamer Duke of Connaught (2).

 

Duke of Connaught (2) was built for the joint LYR/LNWR Fleetwood-Belfast service in 1902. Ownership passed to the LNWR in 1922, followed by transfer to the LMS the following year. In 1930 she was transferred to the Hull-Zeebrugge service, replacing Duke of Clarence. The route remained summer-only, with Duke of Connaught (2) returning to Fleetwood each winter. These journeys were marketed as short cruises - scans of a brochure will be added soon. Duke of Connaught (2) was scrapped in 1934.

 

 

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Duke of Connaught - 1931 Cruise Guide

 

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Duke of Connaught

 

LYR/LNWR Joint: 1898-1922

LNWR: 1898-1922

 

Duke of Connaught (2) was built for the joint LYR/LNWR Fleetwood-Belfast service in 1902. Ownership passed to the LNWR in 1922, followed by transfer to the LMS the following year. In 1930 she was transferred to the Hull-Zeebrugge service, replacing Duke of Clarence. The route remained summer-only, with Duke of Connaught (2) returning to Fleetwood each winter. These journeys were marketed as short cruises - scans of a brochure are shown below. Duke of Connaught (2) was scrapped in 1934.

 

 

Official LNWR postcard of Duke of Connaught (2) on Fleetwood-Belfast service, plus card back.

This card has the LNWR emblem at the top left. Card posted 1908.

 

 

Official LNWR postcard of Duke of Connaught (2) on Fleetwood-Belfast service, plus card back.

This variation has the LNWR emblem at the bottom right. Card posted 1908.

 

 

Official LNWR postcard of Duke of Connaught (2) on Fleetwood-Belfast service, plus card back.

This variation has no LNWR emblem.

 

 

Official LYR postcard, issued 1907, of Duke of Connaught (2) on Fleetwood-Belfast service, plus card back.

 

 

Official LYR postcard, issued 1907, of Duke of Connaught (2) on Fleetwood-Belfast service, plus card back.

The card has a 1910 overprint in French, advertising through services from the continent.

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Duke of Connaught (2).

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Photographic postcard of Duke of Connaught (2).

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Photographic art postcard of Duke of Connaught (2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duke of Connaught

 

LMS: 1923-1934

 

Duke of Connaught (2) was transfered to the LMS in 1923. In 1930 she was transferred to the Hull-Zeebrugge service, replacing Duke of Clarence. The route remained summer-only, with Duke of Connaught (2) returning to Fleetwood each winter. These journeys were marketed as short cruises - scans of a brochure will be added soon. Duke of Connaught (2) was scrapped in 1934.

 

 

Photograph of Duke of Connaught (2) in LMS service at Fleetwood.

Photo: British Railways

 

 

 

 

 

Duke of Connaught - Cruise Guide 1931

 

Pages from the cruise guide for Duke of Connaught's 1931 positioning cruise from Fleetwood to Hull.

 

 

 

 

 

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