110 Years Ago

After seeing the steam launch 'Alaska' on the Thames at Bourne End in 2008 thought you might like to see a similar boat in the same place but 110 years earlier.

I have enlarged the picture on my PC and it looks as if the name is 'Cynisca'. A name I have never come across before.

 

 

"Jolly Boating Weather"

A chance for a trip on a real steam launch from Bourne End.

Not my boat.....but a trip not to be missed,

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During 2009, it is intended that 'Alaska' will be running public trips from Bourne End Marina on the May and August Bank Holiday weekends (23rd, 24th, 25th May and 29th, 30th, 31st August) and at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally at Henley (18th and 19th July)

Bourne End trips start at 11am and run on the hour until the last trip of the day at 5pm. Trips last approximately 50 minutes and cost £10 for adults and £6 for children and OAP's.