Update 16th November 2013
Expected time of arrival at Gillingham 18th Nov now 1pm due to the help of prevailing winds and a dedicated crew working all day and… Read More »Update 16th November 2013
Medway Queen
Update 15th Nov 2013
Expected time of arrival at Gillingham 18th Nov 6:30pm
Update 14th Nov 2013
The paddle steamer will leave the Avonmouth port tomorrow 15th November. It is expected that the Pilot will board about 1400 hrs and the ship towed by… Read More »Update 14th Nov 2013
Update 31st Oct 2013
The tow started before 2 and left the Basin lock at 3pm She then holed up at Avonmouth as she did not pass Battery Point
Update 29th Oct 2013
I have been informed that the tow is planned to start on Thursday 31st October at 1400 hrs. They can not leave the Cumberland Basin… Read More »Update 29th Oct 2013
Update 23rd Oct 2013
The boat crosses the harbour about 9am 24 Oct.
Update 21st Oct 2013
The boat is ready to leave the dock. Access to the gang plank has already been removed. Depending on the weather, the Medway Queen will… Read More »Update 21st Oct 2013
11 October 2013
The tug “Christine”, operated by A. J. and A. Pratt of Rainham, has been contracted to tow “Medway Queen” back to Gillingham and is now… Read More »11 October 2013
30 September 2013
Though the docks are full of water, she is not ready to go. They have inclined the ship and need to produce stability info before… Read More »30 September 2013
27 July 2013
Re-dedication. The first fully riveted hull to be constructed in the UK for over 50 years. Name resplendent on the side Andrew looking very smart… Read More »27 July 2013
21 March 2013
We made our third visit to the Medway Queen to inspect progress since she is due to leave the Albion dock at the end of… Read More »21 March 2013
March 2012
We went to see the Medway Queen again (last visited in April and May 2011) before it goes- when nobody knows! One person can do… Read More »March 2012