PS Golden Eagle (1909)

The PS Golden Eagle was a paddle steamer built in 1909. During the two world wars she served with the Royal Navy. In World War I as a depot ship and in World War II as an auxiliary anti-aircraft vessel.[1][2] During WW2 she played an important role in the Dunkirk evacuation rescuing 1,751.[3]

References
  1. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30018310
  2. http://www.paddlesteamers.info/GoldenEagle.htm
  3. Mace, Martin (2017) The Royal Navy at Dunkirk: Commanding Officers' Reports of British Warships In Action During Operation Dynamo Frontline Books
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