| Name: | VICTORIA |
| Type: | Ferry |
| Launched: | 03/1860 |
| Completed: | 07/1860 |
| Builder: | J Wigham Richardson & Co |
| Yard: | Neptune Yard, Low Walker |
| Yard Number: | 1 |
| Dimensions: | 37grt, 23nrt, 63.3 x 13.2 x 5.6ft |
| Engines: | 2cyl (8.8 & 8.8 x 24ins), 16nhp |
| Engines by: | R & W Hawthorn, Newcastle |
| Propulsion: | Paddle, 7.0knots (trials) |
| Construction: | Iron |
| Reg Number: | 29096 |
| History: | |
| 11/02/1861 | Port of Portsmouth & Ryde Steam Packet Co; registered at Cowes |
| No later history known | |
| Comments: | The order for this ship was sub-contracted from R & W Hawthorn, who supplied the engine |
| The value of the contract was £698 | |
| She was built for the Portsmouth to Isle of Wight service | |
| It was the first roll on / off ferry on the service, having a square stern bulwark, which served as a watertight door that would be hinged down to allow vehicles, cattle or other merchandise to be loaded | |
| It was recorded that when business was slack she was used for the carriage of shingle and bricks |
Above photo is courtesy of the Ian Rae collection