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Western Belle
This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Plymouth excursion vessel
Western Belle
, now working on the Thames from Hampton Court.
Western Belle
was built by Fellows of Great Yarmouth for the
Millbrook Steam Boat & Trading Company
in 1935. She replaced the
Whitsand Castle
(ex-
Kenwith Castle
).
Western Belle
was primarily used on the ferry services across the River Tamar from Plymouth to Millbrook in her early years, though mainly ran Plymouth Dockyard trips in later years, along with
Devon Belle
and
Eastern Belle
.
Western Belle
passed to
Dart Pleasure Craft
in 1980, and was transferred to the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry. She was sold in 2000, appearing on the Thames for Chris Cruises of Hampton Court, where she runs charters only.
Western Belle
was sold again in 2008, and travelled to Maryport for restoration. It is planned that she will eventually operate on Ullswater.
Names on this Page:-
Western Belle
(Millbrook SB Co: 1935-1980)
Western Belle
(Dart Pleasure Craft: 1980-2000)
Western Belle
(Chris Cruises: 2005-2008)
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Western Belle
(Millbrook SB Co: 1935-1980)
The
Whitsand Castle
(ex-
Kenwith Castle
) was replaced in the
Millbrook Steam Boat & Trading Company
fleet by the new
Western Belle
in 1935.
Western Belle
was primarily used on the ferry in her early years, though mainly ran the Dockyard trips in later, along with
Devon Belle
and
Eastern Belle
.
Western Belle
was built by Fellows of Great Yarmouth.
Western Belle
passed to Dart Pleasure Craft in 1980, and was transferred to the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry. She was sold in 2000, appearing on the Thames for Chris Cruises of Hampton Court in 2005.
Official
Millbrook Steam Boat & Trading Company
postcard of
Western Belle
.
Original saloon windows and funnel.
Official
Millbrook Steam Boat & Trading Company
postcard of
Western Belle
.
Later saloon windows and funnel.
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Official Millbrook Company postcard of
Western Belle
.
Western Belle
(Dart Pleasure Craft: 1980-2000)
Western Belle
passed to Dart Pleasure Craft in 1980, and was transferred to the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry. She was sold in 2000, appearing on the Thames for Chris Cruises of Hampton Court in 2005.
Postcard of
Western Belle
on the River Dart.
Saloon windows further modified.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart at Kingswear, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Photograph of
Western Belle
on the River Dart, working the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1997.
Western Belle
(Chris Cruises: 2000- )
Western Belle
passed to
Dart Pleasure Craft
in 1980, and was transferred to the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry. She was sold in 2000, appearing on the Thames for Chris Cruises of Hampton Court in 2005.
Western Belle
was sold again in 2008, and travelled to Maryport for restoration. It is planned that she will eventually operate on Ullswater.
Western Belle
at the Teddington River Festival, 2006.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Teddington Lock, 18th June 2006.
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Western Belle
at the Teddington River Festival, 2006.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, Teddington Lock, 18th June 2006.
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Western Belle
leaving Hampton Court lock in torrential rain
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
leaving Hampton Court lock in torrential rain
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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Western Belle
at Hampton Court
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 17th July 2007
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