Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 cm. (3.3 x 5.3″)

Publisher/Editor: Judges Ltd. Hastings

Condition: Postally used, backside written and postmarked. Good condition.

Notes: Photogravure print, “Post Early in the Day” seal.

Royal Eagle of 1932 was the last and in capacity terms the largest paddle steamer built specifically for Thames Estuary excursion sailings and remained the largest such UK vessel throughout her life. She did not match a number of earlier Thames paddlers which had disappeared by 1932, but joined fleet-mate Crested Eagle of 1925 which was longer but of lower tonnage capacity. (paddlesteamers.info)