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Maldon
Essex Ports, Piers and Wharfs
This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Essex port of Maldon and its excursion boats.
Sections on this Page:-
Excursion Boats
The Hythe
Fullbridge
Maldon East Station
Combined Military Services Museum
Ships & Boats on this Page:-
Agama
- Tug
Annie
- Maldon excursion steamer
Brent
- Preserved tug
Hans
- Coaster (registered at Maldon)
Murius
- Coaster (registered at Cowes)
Viking Saga
(1947) - Maldon excursion boat (2006)
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Maldon Excursion Boats
Annie
The Manchester Ship Canal was opened in 1893, and
Annie
was one of a large number of vessels which were brought to the MSC to run cruises along its length. These included the
Falmouth Castle
, former Clyde steamers
Eagle
and
Shandon
(as
Daniel Adamson
),
Manx Fairy, Fairy Queen
(From Douglas), and the
John Stirling
from the Forth. In 1894 they were joined by the large chartered Clyde steamer
Ivanhoe
. Smaller boats included the
Irlam
,
Mode Wheel
and
Annie
, the latter later serving at Maldon for cruises to Osea Island. None of the Ship Canal services were profitable, and all vessels moved on to further employment elsewhere.
Postcard of
Annie
, whilst serving at Maldon.
Postcard of
Annie
, whilst serving at Maldon.
Postcard of
Annie
, whilst serving at Maldon.
Postcard of
Annie
, whilst serving at Maldon.
Photographic card of
Annie
, whilst serving at Maldon.
Viking Saga
(1947)
Viking Saga
was built locally in 1947 for local harbour work. She subsequently served elsewhere around the country, including Wales and Scotland, before returning c.2001. After a complete restoration to an extremely high standard she has been operating cruises from Maldon and neighbouring ports. Most public trips are one hour excursions from Maldon Promenade out past Heybridge towards Osea Island then back in the opposite direction past Hythe Quay.
Viking Saga
is maintained in absolutely immaculate condition, as shown in the photos, and a cruise on her is highly recommended as being the best way to view Hythe Quay with its attractive fleet of Thames sailing barges. Charters are also available to private parties.
Viking Saga
is listed on the
UK National Historic Ships Register
.
Contact: 07836 715685 or 01621 843334 for cruise or charter details.
More Images of Viking Saga
Brochure image of
Viking Saga
at Maldon
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Viking Saga
on a short cruise from Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th August 2007
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Viking Saga
on a short cruise from Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th August 2007
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Viking Saga
on a short cruise from Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th August 2007
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Viking Saga
on a short cruise from Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 28th August 2007
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Viking Saga
at Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st July 2006.
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On board
Viking Saga
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st July 2006.
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On board
Viking Saga
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st July 2006.
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On board
Viking Saga
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st July 2006.
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Viking Saga
brochure
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Viking Saga
contact details 07836 715685 01621 843334
Maldon - The Hythe
Brent
Tug
Brent
at The Hythe, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Tug
Brent
at The Hythe, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Thames sailing barges
George Smead
and
Glenway
being worked on at The Hythe, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Thames sailing barges
Lady Jean
and
Reminder
at The Hythe, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Thames sailing barges
Lady Jean
and
Reminder
at The Hythe, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Maldon - Fullbridge
Agama
Tug
Agama
at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Hans
The
Hans
(registered Maldon) at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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The
Hans
(registered Maldon) at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Murius
The
Murius
(registered Cowes) at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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The
Murius
(registered Cowes) at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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The Maldon Ironworks Company Limited building at Fullbridge, Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007
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Maldon East Station
Maldon East station was the terminus of a branch from Witham, which had been promoted by the Maldon, Witham & Braintree Railway with the intention of deepening the Blackwater and developing the port (the station is adjacent to the river quays at Fullbridge). The impressive station was built in 1847/48. The branch passed to the Eastern Counties Railway in 1848, who failed to make the Blackwater improvements. The branch passed to the Great Eastern Railway, London & North Eastern Railway and then British Railways. Whilst the Braintree-Witham section of the line survived the Beeching cuts, the Witham-Maldon East branch was closed to passengers in 1964, and for freight two years later. This spectacular building is still in use as an office and it was listed in 1969. With the recent huge growth in housing in Maldon, a fast rail service to London would have become very successful. The second line to Maldon East (via Maldon West) from Woodham Ferrers was opened in 1889, but closed to passengers in 1939.
Closed railway station at Maldon
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 2nd January 2007