rr_123
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Pretty sure I saw it at Richmond from the window of a train
Anyone down that way get any interesting pics?
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Anyone down that way get any interesting pics?
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Ramage
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Gloriana was moored outside Mark Edwards' premises at Richmond Bridge after she was launched.
Mark Edwards built her elsewhere as she was too big for his normal workshop!
Mark Edwards built her elsewhere as she was too big for his normal workshop!
rr_123
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Wow.
Like or loathe the monarchy, this has certainly given the boat-builders the chance to exercise their skill!!!
TrueBlue
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Much the best pictures seen to date - many thanks.
With those pics one can understand why she took a long time to build and cost whatever she did.
Such a pity that so few Thames boaters will have an opportunity to see her being worked at close quarters (i.e. boat to boat).
My Management's just pointed out that she's flying (an unofficial) Cornish flag from what suffices as a jack staff - for obvious reasons.
Perhaps she'll be going dreckly.
With those pics one can understand why she took a long time to build and cost whatever she did.
Such a pity that so few Thames boaters will have an opportunity to see her being worked at close quarters (i.e. boat to boat).
My Management's just pointed out that she's flying (an unofficial) Cornish flag from what suffices as a jack staff - for obvious reasons.
Perhaps she'll be going dreckly.
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watson1959
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+1
First word that came to mind when I saw the pics......would love to see her up close: wonder if they'll do a 'lap of honour' cruise up the river sometime?
Probably not with HM on board of course
TrueBlue
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+1
First word that came to mind when I saw the pics......would love to see her up close: wonder if they'll do a 'lap of honour' cruise up the river sometime?
Probably not with HM on board of course
Something to resurrect TMBA's suggested "boat past" in June, perhaps??
watson1959
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I missed that....must go and take a peek....EDIT: booger: just took a peek......bad date......shame
boatone
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At the present time I have only received about 10 expressions of interest for the idea so it may well not happen.
We could still make it a forum meet as we have done previously but time is getting short now to arrange things.
bradtarga34
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Went past it on Monday on the way back from St Kats, stunning boat. There were workmen still working on her, no doubt just adding the finishing touches.