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P.S. Caledonia
Clyde paddle steamer Caledonia (1934-69) was destroyed by fire in London in 1980. her engines were saved and moved to the Hollycombe Steam Museum at Liphook, Hampshire. Internet Link : Hollycombe Steam Collection

Type : Triple Expansion, Diagonal  :  Cylinders - 20, 30.5 and 50 inches x 60 inch stroke
 First used 1934. Builders : Wm Denny & Bros, Dumbarton, UK
caledonia engines R McLuckie.jpg
Above : Photos of the engines in the early days of preservation at Liphook - by kind courtesy of Robert McLuckie. Original photographer : A E Bennett
Above : A view into the engine room from the main deck companionway in 1967.   Photo by kind courtesy of David Perry
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