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The Medway Queen Preservation Society

 

About Us

The official name of the charity and limited company, to which all members belong, is the New Medway Steam Packet Company Ltd. Medway Queen Preservation Society is an informal name, used as a trading name by the NMSPC, which reflects the aims and aspirations of the members.
 

Our Objectives

To own and operate the paddle steamer "Medway Queen" preserving the ship for as long as is possible for the public benefit. Stimulateand arouse interest in the "Medway Queen" and other paddle steamers, encourage research into the history.
 

Copies of our articles of association and memorandum are available for download below.

Articles of Association

Memorandum & Articles of Association

 

Patron

Marianna Viscountess Monckton of Brenchley
 

President

Marshall Vine
 

Vice-presidents

Noreen Chambers
John Chambers
Len Knight
 

Committee

Chairman: John Kempton 
Vice-Chairman: Brian Burton
Society Secretary: Carol Hulley
Membership Secretary: Les Crwoder
Press Officer: Brian Goodhew
Treasurer: Bob Barnes
Marketing & Website: Tim Corthorn
Committee Members: Mick Laws, Graham Mabb, Joe Stokes
 
GMB Rep: Mick Laws
 
Medway Council Representative: Cllr. Chris Buckwell
 
Paddle Steamer Preservation Society Liaison Officer: Roddy McKee
 

Supporters

Dame Vera Lynn,
Sir Nicholas Hunt,
Sir Mick Jagger,
GMB Union,
MED Management,
Medway Council,
Appledore Shipyard, 
Ailsa Dry Docks Ltd,
Crisp,
Mid-Kent College,
TT Litho Printers Ltd,
South Eastern Co-op
The CSEU.