Steam Communication with Boulogne
by 
Mickey
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Posted: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Word Count: 220 Summary: I’ve just got back from Sunday lunch at the historic Mermaid Inn at Rye. I photographed an early Victorian advertising poster they have framed and hanging on the wall there, and have attempted a ‘For The Benefit of Mr.Kite’ – type poem based on its contents |
Steam Communication with Boulogne
Messrs Allen & Fowle declare
that for the undermentioned fare
as agents for commanders of the sea,
we’re taking bookings for the ride
at eight o’clock to catch the tide
and sailing with strict punctuality.
Leaving Rye on Saturday
commencing 25th May
thereafter in accordance with the tides,
our splendid steam ships will begin
twice weekly crossings out and in
on Saturdays, and Wednesdays too besides.
For communication to Boulogne
we hope our packet you’ll enjoin
the vessels are unequalled on the coast.
With engines lately overhauled
and everything you wish on board
of safe commodious transport we can boast.
Rye 14th May 1839
VERSION 2
Steam Communication with Boulogne
Messrs Allen & Fowle declare
that for the undermentioned fare
as agents for commanders of the sea,
we’re taking bookings for the ride
at eight o’clock to catch the tide
and sailing with strict punctuality.
Leaving Rye on Saturday
commencing 25th May
thereafter in accordance with the tides,
our splendid steam ships will begin
twice weekly crossings out and in
on Saturdays, and Wednesdays too besides.
For communication to Boulogne
our packet ships we do enjoin,
the vessels are unequalled on the coast.
With engines lately overhauled
and all that you could wish on board,
of safe commodious transport we can boast.
Rye 14th May 1839
Messrs Allen & Fowle declare
that for the undermentioned fare
as agents for commanders of the sea,
we’re taking bookings for the ride
at eight o’clock to catch the tide
and sailing with strict punctuality.
Leaving Rye on Saturday
commencing 25th May
thereafter in accordance with the tides,
our splendid steam ships will begin
twice weekly crossings out and in
on Saturdays, and Wednesdays too besides.
For communication to Boulogne
we hope our packet you’ll enjoin
the vessels are unequalled on the coast.
With engines lately overhauled
and everything you wish on board
of safe commodious transport we can boast.
Rye 14th May 1839
VERSION 2
Steam Communication with Boulogne
Messrs Allen & Fowle declare
that for the undermentioned fare
as agents for commanders of the sea,
we’re taking bookings for the ride
at eight o’clock to catch the tide
and sailing with strict punctuality.
Leaving Rye on Saturday
commencing 25th May
thereafter in accordance with the tides,
our splendid steam ships will begin
twice weekly crossings out and in
on Saturdays, and Wednesdays too besides.
For communication to Boulogne
our packet ships we do enjoin,
the vessels are unequalled on the coast.
With engines lately overhauled
and all that you could wish on board,
of safe commodious transport we can boast.
Rye 14th May 1839