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The Paddle Steamer Ida

by andrew | Feb 16, 2018 | Ferry lore, Irelands Maritime Heritage, Maritime Wexford, River Lore

Last week we looked at the river services operated by the Waterford Steamship Company.  This week I wanted to look at the work of one particular ship the Paddle Steamer Ida. The PS Ida was launched from the Neptune Iron Works on Friday 27th September 1867 and was...

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