{"product_id":"ps-kingswear-castle-john-megoran-9781445665580","title":"PS Kingswear Castle: A Personal Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the captivating story of the PS Kingswear Castle, a beloved paddle steamer with a rich history on the River Dart and beyond.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by John Megoran, who managed and captained the \u003ci\u003eKingswear Castle\u003c\/i\u003e for nearly three decades, this book chronicles the vessel's journey from her early days on the Dart to her preservation and restoration on the Medway and Thames. Learn how revenue from cruises, grants, and donations fueled major restoration efforts, including a new coal-fired boiler and hull re-plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow returned to her home waters, the \u003ci\u003eKingswear Castle\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new generation the joys of sailing on a traditional steamship. This book is perfect for maritime history enthusiasts, paddle steamer aficionados, and anyone interested in the preservation of historic vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Megoran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1445665581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445665580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"John Megoran","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49096901329151,"sku":"9781445665580","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ps-kingswear-castle-john-megoran-9781445665580","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}