These terrific pictures come from the family album of Steve Kelley, with whom's kind permission they are shown here. They mostly feature Steve's Grandfather, Capt. W Kelley, who was Master of PS Royal Sovereign for many years. For ease of download speed the full sized pictures can be opened by clicking on the smaller thumbnail pictures.
A crowded deck scene. The gentleman in the bottom right of the picture is the Edwardian steamer enthusiast Ted Groom
On the starboard paddle wheel cover.
A passenger portrait
Captain Kelley and colleague by the Captain's cabin
Awaiting embarkation at Margate Jetty
Capt. Kelley surveys his domain.
An interesting deck view. Note the fire buckets on the bridge and the wooden gangplank (bottom left), roped on for safety.