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Patricia of 1982
Trinity House
 
 
This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Trinity House vessel Patricia (3) of 1982.
 
In 2003 it was announced that passengers would be able to book cruises on the Trinity House ship Patricia, hence the inclusion of this page under Cruise Ships. THV Patricia, flagship of the Trinity House Lighthouse Service visited the Pool of London between 5-6th February 2003 as part of a major publicity campaign to launch the introduction of passenger voyages on the vessel. Passengers will be given the opportunity to sail around the coasts of England, Wales and the Channel Islands whilst the vessel performs a variety of duties including the maintenance of floating aids to navigation, such as buoys and light vessels, the refuelling of offshore lighthouses, and on occasions dealing with shipwrecks that are a danger to navigation.
 
Voyages are being marketed through Strand Travel, who specialise in arranging passenger voyages on commercial vessels. Market research has indicated strong interest from lighthouse/ship enthusiasts and members of the public seeking that "unique holiday experience".
 
The Patricia can accommodate up to 12 guests, with prices starting at £180 per day for a seven-night voyage. Revenue generated from the enterprise will be paid into the General Lighthouse Fund, which is used to fund the lighthouse services provided by Trinity House and its sister authorities in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. The introduction of passenger voyages is the result of recent legislation enabling the General Lighthouse Authorities to exploit spare capacity. Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales and the Channel Islands, providing nearly 600 Aids to Navigation ranging from Lighthouses, buoys and beacons to the latest satellite based, Differential Global Positioning Service. The General Lighthouse Authorities are funded from light dues levied on commercial shipping calling at ports in the United Kingdom and Ireland - at no expense to the taxpayer.
 
 
Sections on This Page:-
Patricia (3) - 1982-
 
Associated Pages:-
Trinity House
Trinity House Light Vessels
THV Mermaid (4) - page devoted to Mermaid
Cruise Ship Postcards
Ferry Postcards
Simplon Postcards Home Page
www.trinityhouse.co.uk - Trinity House home page
www.cil.ie - Commissioners of Irish Lights home page
 
References:-
"Keepers of the Sea" - Richard Woodman, published 1983 by Terence Dalton.
"Keepers of the Sea" - Richard Woodman, updated edition published 2005 by Chaffcutter Books.
 
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Patricia (3)
(Trinity House: 1982- )
 
Patricia (3) is one of two Lighthouse Tenders currently operated by Trinity House (2003). She was built by Robb Caledon in Leith in 1982. Patricia is 284 feet long and 2541 gross tons - the largest lighthouse tender that Trinity House had ever owned. She carries a crew of 23. Patricia (3) replaced the Patricia (2) as the Trinity House "yacht", and led the Royal Yacht Britannia at the D-Day 50th Anniversary Fleet Review in 1994. Patricia is also fitted with the additional accommodation for inspecting committees etc. From 2003, this accommodation is available for the use of up to 12 passengers whilst Patricia (3) undergoes her normal duties.
 
 
Brochure for the 2003 cruise programme.
This not the current brochure - visit www.trinityhouse.co.uk for the latest information.
 
Brochure for the 2003 cruise programme.
This not the current brochure - visit www.trinityhouse.co.uk for the latest information.
 
 
 
 
 

Simplon Postcards issue sm5001, released in July 1994, showing Patricia leaving Harwich.
 
 
 
 
Patricia at Portsmouth with the Royal Yacht Britannia.
D-Day 50th Anniversay, 6th June 1994.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Patricia at Portsmouth with the Royal Yacht Britannia.
D-Day 50th Anniversay, 6th June 1994.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Patricia at Portsmouth with the Royal Yacht Britannia.
D-Day 50th Anniversay, 6th June 1994.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Patricia at Portsmouth with the Royal Yacht Britannia.
D-Day 50th Anniversay, 6th June 1994.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
 
Mermaid (4) and Patricia.
Photo: © Trinity House.
 
 
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Harwich.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Harwich.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia arriving at Harwich in April 2003.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
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Photograph of Patricia off Cowes (Cowes Week), 30th July 2005.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Cowes (Cowes Week), 30th July 2005.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Cowes (Cowes Week), 30th July 2005.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Cowes (Cowes Week), 30th July 2005.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Photograph of Patricia off Cowes (Cowes Week), 30th July 2005.
Photo: © Ian Boyle.
 
 
Trinity House tenders Galatea and Patricia at Harwich
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th October 2007
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Trinity House tenders Galatea and Patricia at Harwich
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th October 2007
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