Humber Diamond Jubilee Flotilla 4th June 2012

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In 1897 the Humber Estuary was the venue for a flotilla in celebration of 60 years of Queen Victoria’s reign. One Hundred and fifteen years later the communities of the Humber will again have a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of history by forming a flotilla of 60 vessels including merchantmen, pleasure craft, and heritage class boats in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

 

With the support of the Harbour Master Humber, Captain PJ Cowing, Mr Peter Hill Bridge Master Humber Bridge, Hessle Town Council, Barton upon Humber Town Council, North Ferriby Parish Council & South Ferriby Parish Council and the Rt Honourable Alan Johnson MP the Humber Diamond Jubilee Committee is coordinating the Humber Diamond Jubilee Flotilla. The parade of sail, will take place at approximately 18:00hrs on 4th June 2012, as part of the National Lighting of Beacons event.

 

The sailing barge “Phyllis” a Registered Historic Vessel will be Flag Ship in the Humber’s own Queen’s Jubilee Flotilla. Responsible for the official representatives to the City of Hull, the towns of Hessle, Barton upon Humber and Brough together with the villages of South and North Ferriby, “Phyllis” will fly the standard of the Lord Mayor of Hull and Admiral of the Humber, together with those of the represented districts.

It is a great honour for “Phyllis” to represent the maritime heritage of the Humber through this appointment and to be representing all the historic vessels in our region, many of which are sadly unable to attend the event.

 

 

BOATERS!!

The Humber Diamond Jubilee Committee are still requiring vessels to take part in the flotilla. If you have a vessel of any kind that you would like to enter into the event please contact the Jubilee Committee through Phil Withers at: humber.diamond.jubilee.committee@hotmail.co.uk

 

Mooring can be provided at Hull for the event FREE OF CHARGE for a limited period... Be part of it!