PS Princess Beatrice

History
Name
  • Princess Beatrice (1875–1889)
  • Munster (1889–1904)
Namesake
Owner
BuilderHarland and Wolff, Belfast
Yard number47194
Launched4 November 1875
Completed4 February 1876
Out of service1903
FateScrapped 1904
General characteristics
TypePaddle steamer
Tonnage556 GRT
Length235 ft (72 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Propulsion200 nhp DA (2 Cy)
Speed14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)

PS Princess Beatrice (also known as the PS Munster) was a paddle steamer built by Harland & Wolff on 4 November 1875 for the Larne and Stranraer Ferry Company. She was named after Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.