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Hobbs & Sons
This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the River Thames excursion fleet of Hobbs & Sons Ltd, based at Henley-on-Thames.
Hobbs & Sons have been involved with boating services on the Thames at Henley for over 135 years. In 1980 they had the
Maratana
(46 passengers) built, followed by the
Consuta II
(50 passengers) in 1984, both used for local trips and charters. In 1991, the Mississippi-styled
The New Orleans
joined the fleet as a charter boat. The stylish
Hibernia
arrived in 2001, followed by the acquisition of the
The Waterman
in 2003.
Maratana
passed to
Salter Brothers
around the same time.
Lily-Anna
is a small launch.
Sections on this Page:-
Consuta II
- built: 1984
Hibernia
- built: 2001
Lily-Anna
- built: 2004
Maratana
- built: 1980, sold to Salter Brothers 2003
The New Orleans
- built: 1991
The Waterman
- built: 1990, acquired 2003
Hobbs & Sons Brochure
Thames Passenger Boat Cruise Pages:-
River Thames - Harwich-Southend-Tilbury-Tower Pier Cruise
River Thames - Runneymede Circular Cruise
River Thames - Windsor-Maidenhead Cruise
River Thames - Maidenhead-Marlow Cruise
River Thames - Marlow-Henley Cruise
River Thames - Henley-Reading Cruise
Thames Passenger Boat Company Pages:-
River Thames - Header Page
- other operators
French Brothers
Hobbs & Sons
- this page!
Joseph Mears
Salter Brothers
Thames Launches
Thames Steamers
www.hobbs-of-henley.com
- Hobbs & Sons Official Website
Associated Pages:-
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Ocean Liner Postcards
Simplon Postcards Home Page
References:-
Royal River Highway:
Written by Frank L. Dix - published David & Charles 1984
Trip Out Guides
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Written and published by G.P.Hamer - various editions from 1977 to 2005 consulted
Trip Out Guides are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH
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Consuta II
(built: 1984)
Consuta II
brochure image.
Consuta II
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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Consuta II
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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The New Orleans
(built: 1991)
The
New Orleans
brochure image.
Company postcard of
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Published: Thames Cards - Photo: © Sue Milton
Multi-view postcard including
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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The New Orleans
and
The Waterman
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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Hibernia
(built: 2001)
Hibernia
brochure image.
Hibernia
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
Hibernia
and
The Waterman
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
Hibernia
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
Hibernia
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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Hibernia
at Hambledon Lock.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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Hibernia
at Hambledon Lock.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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The Waterman
(built: 1990, acquired: 2003)
The Waterman
was built in 1990, and was acquired by Hobbs & Sons in 2003 from Cruise & Dine of Wargrave.
The Waterman
brochure image.
The Waterman
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
Hibernia
and
The Waterman
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 1st June 2005.
The Waterman
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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The Waterman
and
The New Orleans
at Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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The Waterman
near Henley-on-Thames.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th May 2006
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Lily-Anna
(built: 2004)
Lily-Anna
brochure image.
Company postcard of
Lily-Anna
at Henley-on-Thames.
Published: Thames Cards - Photo: © Sue Milton