The New Prince of Wales is considered to be the first pleasure vessel of more than 100 gross tons to be driven by internal combustion engines. She was wooden hulled, 104 feet long and built in Bosham in 1923 by Alec Fowler for the Southend Motor Navigation Co. She was of very shallow draft and ran short cruises from Southend Pier.
Built in Bosham in 1923, The New Prince of Wales, Southend, Essex - ref- bg60 - c.1920s - contributed by The Bosham Gallery
Built in Bosham in 1923, The New Prince of Wales, Southend, Essex - ref- bg70 - c.1920s - contributed by The Bosham Gallery
Built in Bosham in 1923, The New Prince of Wales, Southend, Essex - ref- bg70 - c.1920s - contributed by The Bosham Gallery
Built in Bosham in 1923, The New Prince of Wales, Southend, Essex - ref- bg112 - c.1920s - contributed by The Bosham Gallery
rear of above Postcard dated August 1926 to Mr B Clark, 33 Kimberley Road, Walthamstow, Essex
Further archived related image - 9 Nov.1934, posted to Mrs.M.Clark, 33 Kimberley Rd, Billet Road, Walthamstow, E17