Lady Daphne on the start line
Thames
Sailing Barge Match
2009
Updated 20/06/09
Portwey attended
the Thames Sailing Barge Match on the 13th June 2009. Here are some
pictures from the day..
For more information Thames Match Website
Lady Daphne on the start line
Cabby
Cabby & Adieu
Barges lining up to start
Barges heading out to the Oaze
Portwey's Boiler
Telegraph showing order for Half Ahead
Pressure gauge showing 114psi of pressure in the boiler
Another shot of the barges racing
Barges about to go round the buoy for the return trip
X-pilot followed the race
As did the Princess Pocahontas
The ex Cory's tug Touchstone carried the race committee
Another view of the barges rounding the buoy
Adieu nearing the finish line
Touchstone between two of the barges
Close up of Adieu
End of the race, barges moor up on PLA lighter at Gravesend
Another shot of the barges moored up
These photos by John Austin
Portwey Steaming Along
Portwey with one of the barges
Portwey blowing her famous whistle
Portwey & barge, pass the power station