Digital Photograph copyright Peter Rivron. The Ryde Queen paddle steamer was built in 1936, she operated a ferry service between Portsmouth, and Ryde on The Isle of Wight, withdrawn from service in 1970 she opened as a night club where I spent most of my miss spent youth, oh what fun we had, she can still be found lying on this spot at Island harbour. Sadly since taking this photo her funnel has collapsed, the ship may be fading away, but my fond memories live on. For more images please visit www.solentphotography.com
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Anna Marie Fritz 26 Nov 2009
I LOVE old boats like these, and your color, perspective and composition are simply grand, Peter!Marika Antal 17 Nov 2009
oh yes its looking unreal!!Gail Caduff-Nash 17 Mar 2008
yes, this looks great. so real it's unreal.David Champion 10 Feb 2008
awesome, and well done with the island life picture, it's qualityJohn Fish 12 Jan 2008
what wonderful textures. she may be fading, but she's still a beauty. great shot.