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Cruises by pleasure steamer along the Essex coast have been a popular day out since the Victorian age, and are still going strong today despite a plunge in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s and several tragic fires. For most Londoners, the tradition of going to the seaside was always by pleasure steamer. These steamers, with their happy names, colourful liveries and luxurious interiors, became a memorable annual tradition. Steamers such as the Royal Daffodil, Royal Sovereign, Queen of the Channel and Royal Eagle became part of everyday life. For many, there was simply no other way to visit the seaside! And when they arrived at Southend or Clacton, the day was a great ritual where people visited their bestloved attraction, sat in their favourite gardens and topped their day off with fish and chips and a Rossi ice cream. Then they ran along the pier for the journey home to London. From the start of paddle steamer services in the 1820s, through their great heyday in the 1930s and the collapse in passenger numbers following the Second World War to the nostalgic service now provided by Balmoral and Waverley, Andrew Gladwell explores this simple pleasure which brought so much joy.
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Absolutely loved the By Steamer trip to the Essex Coast! The weather was perfect and the atmosphere on the boat was so relaxing. The staff were friendly and the whole vibe was just lovely. Will definitely be coming back!
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Tomás Fernández
Not Quite What I Expected
I had high hopes for the By Steamer trip but was a bit disappointed. The boat was crowded and it was hard to find a good spot to enjoy the views. Plus, some areas felt a bit neglected. I think it needs some improvements to be worth the ticket price.
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Jordan Patel
Lovely Day Out But Some Hiccups
The By Steamer ride was beautiful, and I loved the coastal views. However, we had a slight delay before boarding, which was a bit frustrating. If they could improve their scheduling, this would be a top-notch experience!
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Emily Chen
A Fun Journey to the Essex Coast
I took the By Steamer trip to the Essex Coast last week and it was such a delightful experience! The scenery was breathtaking, and the steam boat ride added a charming touch. I just wish the commentary was a bit clearer at times, but overall a great day out!
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