COSENS OF WEYMOUTH 1852-1996 and their famous paddle steamers

A talk by Richard Clammer, Thursday 20th March 2025, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Dorset History Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RP

For over 100 years the paddle steamers belonging to Cosens & Company were a familiar sight in Weymouth Harbour and all along the south coast of England.  Best-remembered for their summer excursion sailings, the steamers were also involved in towage, dramatic salvage work, servicing the naval fleets in Portland Harbour and wartime minesweeping.  Cosens, at one time Weymouth's largest employer,  also operated a major engineering and ship-repairing business and were involved in the coal, diving and block ice trades.

Richard, who grew up in Weymouth, is author of a two-volume history of the company together with several other maritime history books. Please click on the link, email enquiries@dorsetarchivestrust.org or telephone 01305 250550 to make your booking.

Places are limited so please book soon to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the ticket price of £10 for Dorset Archives Trust members or £12 for non-members includes a glass of wine and canapes (please note that these may contain allergens.)