French Sailing Ship Belem in London
Belem start life as a cargo ship in 1896 and was converted into a private yacht before being converted a final time into a sail training ship.
The pictures of Belem, moored off Shad Thames near to Tower Bridge, were taken on 13-Aug-2019.
Posts About Ships
Paddle Steam Waverley in London, October 2022
The paddle steamer Waverley visits London in Autumn to run cruises on the Thames. The world’s last steam powered, sea going paddle steamer.
Cruise Ship “Silver Wind” Leaves London
On 19th June 2022, the cruise ship “Silver Wind” passed through Tower Bridge and left London guided by tugs.
Cruise Ship “Hamburg” Visits London
On 10th July 2022, the cruise ship “Hamburg” visited London, sailing up the River Thames and passing through Tower Bridge.
NLV Pharos Visiting London
NLV Pharos visiting London in September 2019. Pharos maintains shipping navigation marks around the Scottish coastline.
Paddle Steamer Waverley’s 2023 London Visit
Paddle Steamer Waverley passing downstream through Tower Bridge for the first time in the London 2023 season on 24th September 2023.
X-Pilot Rendezvous With Waverley and Challenge
In October 2022 X-Pilot, paddle steamer Waverley and steam tug Challenge rendezvoused at the World War Two Red Sands Maunsell fort.
Cargo Ship Fure Vinga Visits London
The Swedish cargo ship “Fure Vinga” was an unusual sight to be seen tied up alongside HMS Belfast in early June 2022.
