SS Robin is a traditional raised quarterdeck coastal cargo steamer built at the celebrated Thames Ironworks, Orchard House Yard in East London and launched in 1890. She is representative of an important and valued class of mercantile vessel and is the only complete example in the world of a coastal cargo steamer.

Project concept, design & management by Kampfner Development Consultancy: www.kampfner.com  All rights reserved. SS Robin Trust is a registered charity (reg 1095884) and a UK company limited by guarantee.         SS Robin is included in the National Historic Fleet, recognised and supported by the Department of Culture Media and Sport.  She is one of the UK's ships of pre-eminent national importance, and only one of three Core Collection vessels in London alongside Cutty Sark and HMS Belfast.     Back in Time The story of Robin's remarkable 84 years as a working steamcoaster - by Commander R.D. Wall (RN), Captain of SS Robin in the 1970s     FAQs Why is SS Robin significant? Because she's the world's oldest complete steamship, and an extremely important example of her once     Masefield's 'Cargoes' John Masefield, 1917