HMS Severn sails out of London after recommissioning into the Royal Navy, the first reactivation of a ship since the 1982 Falklands Conflict.
Steam Tug Portwey
Built in 1927, Portwey is a preserved steam powered tug that is taken care of by a dedicated band of volunteers at their base in West India Dock.
A few times a year the volunteers light the boilers and raise steam to take a cruise up the River Thames or visit a boat show as an exhibit.
Passing in front of Tower Bridge, 14-Jul-2018
Passing Wapping, 08-Sep-2022
Passing Hermitage Moorings, 08-Sep-2022
Passing Wapping, 14-Jul-2018
At Hermitage Moorings, Wapping, 14-Sep-2016
Posts About Ships
Superyacht “Valor” In London 2025
On 22nd October 2025 the very new superyacht “Valor” sailed up the River Thames, through Tower Bridge and into the Pool of London.
Extreme E Support Ship “St Helena” Visits London
The former RMS St Helena, now Extreme E Racing’s support ship, sailed up the River Thames through Tower Bridge to visit London on 26-Jun-2024
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.
Jade 959 in London, September 2019
The motor yacht Jade 959 visited London in September 2019. The crew of ten can host twelve guests in six suites.
Sailing Ship Santa Maria Visits London
The sailing ship NAO Santa Maria passed through Tower Bridge at the start of its visit to London, before docking at St Katherine Dock.
D37 HMS Duncan Leaving Portsmouth
On Monday 27th May 2024, the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer D37 HMS Duncan departed Portsmouth and headed out into the English Channel.
