RS Hispaniola (MV Maid of Ashton)

RS Hispaniola (MV Maid of Ashton)
London, United Kingdom (GB)
The RS (Restaurant Ship) Hispaniola started life as the MV Maid of Ashton in 1952 as a ferry on the Firth of Clyde to the Western Isles. She was one of four "Maids" that replaced old paddle steamers. Coming out-of-service in 1973, the MV Maid of Ashton was brought to the River Thames around 1980, after a refit and modification, and was renamed the RS Hispaniola and moored alongside the Victoria Embankment.
The RS (Restaurant Ship) Hispaniola started life as the MV Maid of Ashton in 1952 as a ferry on the Firth of Clyde to the Western Isles. She was one of four "Maids" that replaced old paddle steamers. Coming out-of-service in 1973, the MV Maid of Ashton was brought to the River Thames around 1980, after a refit and modification, and was renamed the RS Hispaniola and moored alongside the Victoria Embankment.
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Links: hispaniola.co.uk, en.wikipedia.org, www.theheritagetrail.co.uk
By: chaswatson

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