{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb/6384f65b37b6d400114fba3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stormy Weather - Kingswear Castle ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb/1669657943254-69f466d52ca429e603fa415c77f74895.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.</p><p>The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. </p><p><br></p><p>PS <em>Kingswear Castle</em> is the last coal fired paddle steamer in the UK. Tim talked with John Megoran (Captain and General Manager for over 30 years) as he discovers this iconic ship undergoing a major rebuild ahead of her 100th anniversary. We also find out about the unique part ship with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.  </p><p><br></p><p>Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><em>PS Waverley </em></li><li><em>PS Medway Queen </em></li><li><em>PS Kingswear Castle </em></li><li><em>MV Balmoral </em></li><li><em>TS Queen Mary</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/</a></p>","author_name":"Belle Media"}