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Hythe - Southampton Ferry :
Originally the Hythe and Southampton Steam Ferry Co, from 1887 James Percy General Estates Co. The family began a long association with the ferry which continues to operate under new ownership
Lady Elizabeth (1857) Built by Summers, Day & Baldock at Southampton. 98.3 ft : 59 GRT :
Louisa (1858) Built at Southampton. 79.8 ft : 37 GRT :
Frederica (1863-1870) Built by Summers, Day & Baldock at Southampton. 80.4 ft : 34 GRT
Hotspur (1888-1927, latterly called GEC). Built at Plymouth. 80 ft : 62 GRT : 1 cyl oscillating
Hampton (1894-1936) Built by Day, Summers & Co at Northam. 80 ft : 63 GRT : 2 cyl oscillating
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