Rodney Pell RIP
We have heard the sad news of the passing of Rodney Pell, owner of Sheemaun a gentleman’s motor yacht, built 1935, is a National Historic Ship based at Ramsgate. The massage from his wife...
Category: Classic motor vessels
PS Waverley to visit Medway, 7 Oct 2023
The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer is due to visit the Medway on her annual round Britain tour on 7th October 2023. More information on the vessel and how to book tickets…
PS Waverley in Gillingham Reach today
The last sea-going paddle steamer came all the way up the river past Gillingham today. Waverley is due to return to the Medway on 8 October.
PS Waverley to visit Medway
The last sea-going paddle steamer in the world is scheduled to visit the River Medway on 26 September and 8 October after calling at Gravesend and Southend. How far Waverley comes up the river...
Queenborough Classic Boat Festival, 10/12 Sept 2022 (UPDATED)
UPDATE: out of respect to the late Queen, the festivities have been cancelled but many of the classic boats have already arrived and the harbour will be open to visitors. Following the return of...
Medway Queen homecoming
On Thursday the veteran paddle steamer Medway Queen, was towed from Ramsgate to the Medway by the tug Christine. At night she was temporarily moored at the Bullnose Lock at Chatham Docks (see photo)...
Faversham Swing Bridge – Latest News
The MSBA supports Faversham Creek Trust in their campaign to restore the swing bridge, which would allow craft such as sailing barges to use the basin at the head of the creek. On Friday...
Medway Queen looking magnificent
Medway Queen looks magnificent on the Ramsgate slipway (photo: David Stearne). News from MQPS: Unfortunately she is set to continue to look magnificent there for a little while yet. The plan was for her...
Queenborough Classic Boat Show, 11-12 Sept
Step aboard a variety of historic tugs, sailing barges and sailing yachts. Free entry. Queenborough Harbour is conveniently situated in North Kent where the Swale, Medway & Thames meet and an ideal base for...
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