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ALUMCHINE,1923, - Pembroke to Neyland ferry. ALUMCHINE was built as the MENNA in 1923 by Abdela & Mitchell for the Caernarvon Corporation service between Caernarvon and Foel on Angelsea.
River Cleddau,undated.
Subsequent History:In 1929 she was bought by James Dredging and Transport and in 1933 she passed to a Mr Lee who, at that time, had taken over the Pembroke to Neyland ferry. ALUMCHINE was 80ft long with a beam of 17.5ft , she was powered by a compound reciprocating steam engine and had a Passenger Certificate for 216 plus a crew of 4.
Disposal Data:-In 1956 she became the reserve steamer on the route after the arrival of the brand new twin engined paddle steamer CLEDDAU QUEEN.In 1963 the paddle steamer ALUMCHINE was the first paddler to be considered for purchase by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society,Sadly, the money for this, coupled with the cost of the proposed tow round to Southampton (a further ?600), was finally not available and the purchase fell through with the steamer going for scrap in 1965.
Rick Cox collection,unknown photographer.
River Cleddau,undated.
Subsequent History:In 1929 she was bought by James Dredging and Transport and in 1933 she passed to a Mr Lee who, at that time, had taken over the Pembroke to Neyland ferry. ALUMCHINE was 80ft long with a beam of 17.5ft , she was powered by a compound reciprocating steam engine and had a Passenger Certificate for 216 plus a crew of 4.
Disposal Data:-In 1956 she became the reserve steamer on the route after the arrival of the brand new twin engined paddle steamer CLEDDAU QUEEN.In 1963 the paddle steamer ALUMCHINE was the first paddler to be considered for purchase by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society,Sadly, the money for this, coupled with the cost of the proposed tow round to Southampton (a further ?600), was finally not available and the purchase fell through with the steamer going for scrap in 1965.
Rick Cox collection,unknown photographer.