smallpox hospital ships. Wellcome L0006809EB.jpg|thumb|The old smallpox hospital ships; Atlas, Endymion and Castalia]] On 9 December 1898, was in collision with Castalia. Some of the patients jumped overboard. Castalia had to be dry docked for repairs. The three ships served until 1904, when the new Joyce Green Hospital opened at Dartford, Kent. In December 1904, she was sold by auction at the Bull Hotel, Dartford, Kent, for breaking. Castalia sold for £1,120. Along with Atlas and Endymion'', a total of £8,045 was realised. The ships were to be removed within two months or a rental of £25 per week would then be payable. See also List of multihulls Notes The ship's name was sometimes spelled "Castaliâ", but most sources spelled it "Castalia". References External links 1874 ships Ships built on the River Thames Paddle steamers of the United Kingdom Merchant ships of the United Kingdom Individual catamarans Ferries of England Experimental ships Hospital ships of the United Kingdom Maritime incidents in 1898 Hospitals in Kent