Paddle steamer under arms

DEPTFORD CREEK, LONDON. The paddle steamer Plinlimmon (formerly Cambrai) was hired by the Ministry of War transport in 1939. She is shown here in war-time livery (J66) with a full complement of anti-aircraft guns. The General Steam Navigation Co was a steamship company founded in 1820. This shipyard was established in 1825 to build and maintain the company's paddle steamers. Deptford Power Station can be seen beyond. Photographed in 1940 by Larkin Bros

1825 Anti Aircraft Anti-aircraft Build Cambrai Complement Deptford Established Formerly Hired Larkin Livery Maintain Paddle Steamers War Time War-time

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