SS Robin - London
The lovely 300 ton SS Robin was built in 1890 and is the oldest complete example left of a surviving coastal steam cargo vessel (a coaster). She has been restored internally and externally using traditional methods where possible to retain her Victorian character and is now on permanent display at the Royal Victoria Dock in east London. Close by is the Royal Victoria Bridge spanning the dock (see previous shot). This ship is one of London's best kept secrets and is now a protected national treasure.
To get there take either the DLR Railway or better still travel down the river on one of the Clipper Cruisers, get off at the O2 (old Millenium Dome) and take the new Emirates Air Line Gondola (also known as The Thames Cable Car) over the river where you can walk to the Royal docks. Altogether a thrilling experience. Oh, to sail away on this little gem!
Looks good on black.
Check out the full story and history from these links.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Robin
londoneer.org/2012/08/ss-robin-royal-victoria-dock-london...
D40 with Nikon 16-85mm VR lens
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SS Robin - London
The lovely 300 ton SS Robin was built in 1890 and is the oldest complete example left of a surviving coastal steam cargo vessel (a coaster). She has been restored internally and externally using traditional methods where possible to retain her Victorian character and is now on permanent display at the Royal Victoria Dock in east London. Close by is the Royal Victoria Bridge spanning the dock (see previous shot). This ship is one of London's best kept secrets and is now a protected national treasure.
To get there take either the DLR Railway or better still travel down the river on one of the Clipper Cruisers, get off at the O2 (old Millenium Dome) and take the new Emirates Air Line Gondola (also known as The Thames Cable Car) over the river where you can walk to the Royal docks. Altogether a thrilling experience. Oh, to sail away on this little gem!
Looks good on black.
Check out the full story and history from these links.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Robin
londoneer.org/2012/08/ss-robin-royal-victoria-dock-london...
D40 with Nikon 16-85mm VR lens
www.flickriver.com/photos/47044499@N03/
Please do not Fave my photos without bothering to leave a comment.
I will always apperciate and try to reciprocate comments unless I am away.
This message is only for Flickr people who are not on MY contacts list.
*****(Hope this gets you out there, Aubrey :-)*****