Tells the complete story of Britain's paddle steamers, together with a wealth of information from matters of machinery and construction to details of excursion vessel catering. Chapters include:- Birth of the Steamboat - Ocean Pioneers - Coast & Estuary - Short Sea Services - Transatlantic Heyday - Role of the Railways - The Royal Navy - Unusual & Notable Vessels - Paddle Steamer Incidents - Design & Construction & Machinery - Ferry, Tug, & other vessels - Excursion heyday, - Paddlers at War