200th Aniversary of Trafalgar

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From "BBC History Magazine".

Fri 16th September 11am - 1pm

Greenwich - Westminster, The Thames Nelson Flotilla.

Quote: "...a symbolic recreation of Admiral Nelson's 1806 funeral flotilla, that is planned to be the largest ever flotilla on the Thames."

 

for more details email: Peterwarwick@compuserve.com

tel:020 8312 8615

 

It would be great to know if anyone planned to go, or, after the event, all about it from anyone who went. Photos would almost need their own gallery!

 

Website: http://www.seabritain.co.uk

 

 

Peter

Edited March 31, 2005 by Guest

[NB Willawaw]

Sounds interesting. Please keep us informed.

 

 

 

 

From "BBC History Magazine".

Fri 16th September   11am - 1pm

Greenwich - Westminster, The Thames Nelson Flotilla.

Quote:  "...a symbolic recreation  of Admiral Nelson's 1806 funeral flotilla, that is planned to be the largest ever flotilla on the Thames."

 

for more details email: Peterwarwick@compuserve.com

tel:020 8312 8615

 

It would be great to know if anyone planned to go, or, after the event, all about it from anyone who went. Photos would almost need their own gallery!

 

Peter

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Edited March 30, 2005 by NB Willawaw

[Guest]

Nothing to do with me, I'm just passing the information on, straight from the magazine.

I'm not the Peter in the email address.

[NB Willawaw]

OK I've e-mailed him to see if we can get some more information.

 

Mark

NB Willawaw

Marlow

[Guest]

Mark

Thinking of being there?

 

Peter

Nb Dorothea

Staffs&Worcs

[Jon]

A gallery can easily be sorted

 

Jon

[NB Willawaw]

It largely depends on where we are in September. We are heading for the K+A at present but you never know. Failing that, I've got friends with boats on the Lee and Stort, so I can always get the train back for a long weekend.

It just seems to be a good opportunity and therefore I'm interested in checking it out. Its a pity it couldn't coincide with Trafalgar Day, but then the weather in October wont be up to much.

 

Mark

 

 

Mark

Thinking of being there?

 

Peter

Nb Dorothea

Staffs&Worcs

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[Guest]

A gallery can easily be sorted

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Jon

Does that mean that all we need is a photographer? How about putting a pointer in General Boating - "Photographer needed for biggest flotilla ever seen on the Thames - see Events thread"

 

If I do it, you'll tell me off, but if you do it ......

 

Peter

[NB Willawaw]

I haven't had an answer to my e-mail yet ??

If and when I get a reply, I'll post it.

 

Mark

[NB Willawaw]

Reply now received from organisers:

 

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The Thames Nelson Flotilla is a faithful recreation of Lord Nelson's funeral procession. It involves up to 40 barges, cutters and shallops.

The official part of the Flotilla will be policed and escorted by safety boats. Therefore, 'boats following may be subject to their restrictions. The PLA would be concerned if boats not taking part turned up and hindered navigation. Consequently, while anyone may use the river at any time, we are not encouraging people to do so unless they are part of the historic recreation of Nelson's funeral procession - all oared craft I'm afraid.

 

The Thames Nelson Flotill is NOT an attempt to amass the largest collection of boats on the river, as has been reported!!

 

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