The 'Penarth Ferry' the double ended paddle steamer 'Kate' photographed in the 1880's according to Cardiff County Library's Media Collection. She was, however, built in 1893 so I respectfully suggest that the photograph dates from the within the period September 1893 to April 1896, when she was sold to new owners in Londonderry.

She is pictured on service heading back toward Pier Head, Bute Docks, Cardiff. Astern is the low water landing stage and a steamer on a voyage from Cardiff to who knows where? The photograph is from the Cardiff County Library's Media Collection. I have taken the liberty of enhancing the images a little and the enlargement has been converted to sepia tone and adjusted in an attempt to show more detail. [626] [Archive reference 002109B] [20180108]