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Western Belle
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Western Belle was built by Fellows of Great Yarmouth for the Millbrook Steam Boat & Trading Company in 1935. She replaced the Whitsand Castle (ex-Kenwith Castle). Western Belle was primarily used on the ferry services across the River Tamar from Plymouth to Millbrook in her early years, though mainly ran Plymouth Dockyard trips in later years, along with Devon Belle and Eastern Belle. Western Belle passed to Dart Pleasure Craft in 1980, and was transferred to the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry. She was sold in 2000, appearing on the Thames for Chris Cruises of Hampton Court, where she ran charters only. Western Belle was sold again in 2008, and travelled to Maryport for restoration. She was restored in 2010 for service on Ullswater, retaining her original name

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.jeenie11
05/27/12 2:59 PM GMT
I like the color, the angle and the scene. I'd love to see it.
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::Dunstickin
05/27/12 4:50 PM GMT
Neat angle for this!>...amazing encyclopedic mind too
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.gonedigital
05/27/12 5:54 PM GMT
Interesting narrative Richie, it's good to know that all the Western Belle owners have kept such good care of her.
A good composition without obstructions, and I love the angle of the boat.
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::tigger3
05/27/12 6:02 PM GMT
You did this one justice R. and a super narrative. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.icedancer
05/27/12 6:13 PM GMT
I agree with Sandi, you really nailed this one big time. Gorgeous colours and capture
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::vangoughs
05/27/12 6:51 PM GMT
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
Would I love to do an HDR of this pic!!!!
Sweeeeeeet!!!!!
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::Ramad
05/27/12 8:58 PM GMT
Comparatively only a small part of the boat used for passenger carrying. They won#t do that these days. Nice shot of this old beauty.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::Starry173
05/28/12 1:28 AM GMT
Fantastic image and interesting narrative.
Tom
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::auroraobers
05/28/12 5:05 AM GMT
The colors are so vibrant. This is really really nice.
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::Fifthbeatle
05/28/12 1:33 PM GMT
Outstanding colors in this shot, good job on the boat!
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::PatAndre
06/01/12 2:32 AM GMT
Great clarity. Even the water looks so real. pretty picture.
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