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Busy Day for the Queen – Naming Gloriana & Reopening Cutty Sark

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Rick SpilmanApril 25, 2012

This has been a busy day for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. They braved heavy rain and driving winds to name the Gloriana, a new 94-foot ornately carved royal barge, decorated with gold leaf. The Gloriana is … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Duke of Edinburgh, Gloriana, Queen Elizabeth II, royal barge

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Royal Barge Design Unveiled

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rick SpilmanDecember 12, 2011

The first images of the design of the royal barge that will carry the Queen of England down the Thames during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations next year have been published. With no disrespect implied to the Queen, I am a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II, royal barge, Spirit of Chartwell
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