P & O ship "WILLIAM FAWCETT" of 1828

Althought never owned by P & O the "WILLIAM FAWCETT" built in 1828 was considered to be the first P & O ship, she started a service with the then known "Peninsular Steam Navigation Company" in 1835 connecting London with Spain and Portugal with turnarounds in Lisbon, this was extended on several voyages to Gibraltar as well. Photos taken on board SPIRIT OF FRANCE, 28.11.2013