Medway Queen goes to Ramsgate
At midday on Sunday 17 May the Medway Queen departed from her berth on Gillingham Pier for Ramsgate, towed by the tugs Christine and Nipashore. After anchoring for the night off Margate, she arrived...
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John Kempton and Alastair Hand to throw themselves off building for the Medway Queen
Chatham Marina manager Alastair Hand and lock-keeper John Kempton will be abseiling down the side of the Premier Inn in Canterbury on Saturday to raise funds for the restoration of the Paddle Steamer Medway Queen....
PS Waverley to visit Medway, 12 October
The sea-going paddle steamer Waverley will visit the River Medway on the afternoon of Sunday 12 October. The embarcation point is Gravesend. Book here.
Tug Touchstone
One of the more unusual MSBA members is the group of enthusiasts who look after the veteran tug Touchstone, which recently had a refit. Pictured is Gerry, one of the tug’s regular crew, next...
Dunkirk Little Ships come to Chatham, 24-26 May 2014
The 2014 Commemorative Cruise will see the Little Ships visiting Chatham on the River Medway. Over 20 Little Ships are expected to attend from the Medway, Thames, South and East Coast. Little Ships will...
Boat & Chandlery Fair
Why not come to the Boat & Chandlery Fair at Gillingham Marina and then take a walk over to the Medway Queen? The restored paddle steamer will be open to the public on 26...
Medway Queen Open Day, 26 April
The restored paddle steamer will be open to the public on 26 April from 1100 to 1600 hours, see www.medwayqueen.co.uk for details.
Medway Queen has arrived
Film by OCR Studios Source Kentish Times The Medway Queen, which was rebuilt in Bristol with a new riveted hull just like the original, berthed at Gillingham Pier on 19 November with a welcome...
Excitement reaches fever pitch for Medway Queen’s homecoming
We understand that the tug Christine is waiting in Bristol to tow the venerable paddle steamer home to the Medway. However the port authority there is waiting for a 48 hour clear weather window...
Last sea-going paddle steamer visits Medway
PS Waverley, run by volunteers of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, seen here during her visit to the Medway on Sunday 29 September. Our own Medway Queen is now afloat and will soon be...
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