The R.S. Hispaniola, formerly Maid of Ashton , started her career with the Caledonian Steam Packet Company as a passenger ferry on the famous Clyde & Isles route around the west coast of Scotland.

Maid of Ashton was the first of four similar vessels. Constructed at the famous yard of Yarrow & Company and launched on 17th February 1953, she entered service at the end of May that year.

Since 1973 she has rested at anchor alongside the Victoria Embankment in the heart of London

In 2002 ownership changed again and she became part of the City Cruises fleet.

The Tattershell Castle infront of her and the Sundance on its moorings infront of that. 12th Jan 2006
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Photo copyright Ben @ riverthames.co.nr