He entrusted the letter to the captain of the packet boat. Journeys to Hull were completed by Packet boat from Selby. "Maria" is currently owned by Ashton Packet Boat Company. The packet boat and rail took over the cargo. In July 1855, a freight boat collided with a packet boat which sank. On 12 June Foster pursued "Margaretta" aboard the packet boat "Falmouth". Even an Irish Sea mail Packet boat was represented in the background. Queen Charlotte was a Falmouth packet boat, launched in 1807 at Falmouth. She was a former packet boat of 58 tons (bm), and carried six 4-pounder guns.