New Life for Oldest Steamship

2005-02-01T00:00:00

The worlds oldest complete steamship is now a multi-role arts and events venue while restoration works continue at West India Quay in London.

Community involvement is at the heart of a valuable and ongoing vessel restoration project at Canary Wharf in London''s Docklands. The SS Robin is the world''s oldest complete steamship, having been built in 1890 at the Orchard House Yard on London''s Bow Creek by Mackenzie Macalpine .The vessel was then ...

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