Sharon GascoigneJan 21, 2024

The #PSRyde or known to many as the #RydeQueen under the night sky, with Orion clearly visible.

I posted my mobile phone pic of this while we were on the shoot on Friday evening. I was amazed at just how much detail it picked up. This is the proper version though. Taken by my husband, more as a creative itch type shot rather than one we'll put on sale.
It's sad to see this historic paddle steamer in such a sorry state.

#IsleofWight #LandscapePhotography

Sharon GascoigneSep 24, 2023
#SundayStroll around #Binfield and the sad sight of the decaying paddle steamer the #PSRyde
I vaguely remember her as a nightclub back in the late 80s during my first stint of living on the Island.
She was used as a minesweeper and anti aircraft vessel during the war. Primarily though as a passenger ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde.
Despite her demise there is still something special about her. #RydeQueen