World’s oldest steamship returns to London

SS Robin, the worlds oldest complete steamship, arrived at the Port of Tilbury on Saturday after London’s principal trading port stepped in to offer the newly restored ship a home.

'SS Robin' arrives at the UK port of Tilbury on Saturday. Photo: Andy Howes

SS Robin, the worlds oldest complete steamship, arrived at the Port of Tilbury on Saturday after London’s principal trading port stepped in to offer the newly restored ship a home.