"The old paddle steamer, Hillsboro, was open at both ends which obviated the necessity of turning the craft for proper navigationable purposes. All that was necessary was to place a hardwood slab down over the spokes of the steering wheel which fastened it securely, walk to the other end, and apply navigating skills from that new point of advantage. The channel of the river course was crooked and winding and quite narrow. It tested the helmsman's knowledge to keep his craft on course. "12 A notice in the PEI Magazine in 1903 stated that the of London, under the popular Captain T. Craig was carrying full loads of passengers and excursionists. His manner of treating passengers made the City of London one of the most popular services. SS Harland- last steamship to visit "The Harland, ...was built at Shelburne, NS, by the Charlottetown Steamship Company and catered for some years to the needs of various routes. She was a very nice boat, for 12 Tell Me the Tales, by Walter Shaw , page 101. 35