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Dunkirk Little Ships [THE KING]

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Ben
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21 February 2004

I used to own the little ship that went to dunkirk called "the king" this was used on the thames as a passenger boat carrying 200 passengers. It was built in 1902 from Teak originally with a steam engine.

some info on the boat:

Type: Thames Passenger Launch
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Length: 81ft
Beam: 14ft 6ins
Draft: 5ft 5ins
Displacement: 40.80 tons
Engine: Thornycroft 75 Diesel
Construction: Teak on oak
Builder: H. Tagg, East Molesey
Year Built: 1902

a picture of the king as a passenger boat can be found here:
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If you would like to know more info etc you can email me at jupiter_jup16@hotmail.com

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