 Powered by a steam engine with direct drive to either shaft, parts of which can still be found aboard the vessel today in the form of ballast.In 1940 Regal Lady and her crew were requisitioned by the Admiralty, and participated in 'Operation Dynamo', the (Evacuation Of Dunkirk).It is known that in three crossings, she carried 1200 troops over the channel, back to Ramsgate.