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King Cruises
Arcadian & King Cruises
This page is devoted to the Thames excusion boat operators King Cruises.
This is one a of series of
Simplon Postcards
pages devoted to
River Thames Excursion Boats
To sail on these boats contact:
www.thamesriverboats.co.uk
King Cruises undertook sailings from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court as part of
Thames River Boats
, along with the
Henley
,
Cockney Sparrow
and the vessels of
Colliers Launches
. As Arcadian & King Cruises, they also operated charter cruises with
Kingwood
and the 2007 rebuilt
King Edward
, (registered name
Arcadian King Edward
, ex-
Greenwich Belle
). In 2008
Kingwood
was sold to Colin Bullock who runs her on charters as River Thames Boat Hire, plus maintaining her services on the Hampton trips.
Contacts:-
www.thamesriverboats.co.uk
- for Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services
www.kingcruises.com
- for charters
(uses un-credited Simplon images)
www.riverthamesboathire.com
- for charters
(uses un-credited Simplon images)
Ships on this Page:-
Greenwich Belle
- built: 1974 (now
King Edward
)
King Edward
- built: 1974 (ex-
Greenwich Belle
)
Kingwood
- built: 1915 - King Cruises: 2000-2008
Thames River Boats Pages:-
River Thames Excursion Boats
- Thames Header Page - Full List of Companies
Thames River Boats
- overview of Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services
Colliers Launches
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services -
Thames River Boats
Complete Pleasure Boats
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services -
Thames River Boats
Ed Langley
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services -
Thames River Boats
Joseph Mears
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services 1907-1945 - passed to
Thames Launches
King Cruises
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services -
Thames River Boats
Maynard Launches
- Westminster-Kew-Hampton Court services -
Thames River Boats
www.thamesriverboats.co.uk
- official website
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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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King Cruises
Kingwood
(King Cruises: 2000-2008 - built: 1915)
Kingwood
was built in 1915 by
Salter Brothers
for
Joseph Mears
of Richmond. After WW2, she was operated by Thames Launches (1947-76), George Wheeler (1977-82), Harbourside Investments (1983-86) and C.H.Wyatt (1987-2000) according to Trip Out. However, Dix lists her as owned by Kingwood Launches from 1976-1984). In 2000 she was sold to
King Cruises
, continuing on sailings from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court, as part of the Thames River Cruises consortium. In 2008
Kingwood
was sold to Colin Bullock who runs her on charters as River Thames Boat Hire.
To charter this boat contact:
www.riverthamesboathire.com
.
More images of
Kingwood
Kingwood
at Richmond in 1922 with an Esperanto Congress charter
Scan: Howard Webb
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Kingwood
at the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race in 1951
Photo: ©
David Lord
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Postcard of
Kingwood
at Teddington in Thames Launches ownership
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Dennis postcard L016067L of
Kingwood
at Westminster with the Houses of Parliament.
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Kingwood
at Westminster.
Photo: © Ian Boyle in 2001.
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Kingwood
at Milbank.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, Westminster, 16th May 2006.
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, Westminster, 16th May 2006.
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Photo: © Ian Boyle, Westminster, 16th May 2006.
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Kingwood
at Hampton Court.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th May 2006.
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Kingwood
at Hampton Court.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th May 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th May 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th May 2006.
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Kingwood
at the Albert Bridge, Chelsea.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006.
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Kingwood
at Westminster
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises, passing St Pauls
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises at Hungerford Bridge (I prefer the old name)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Kingwood
of King Cruises passing the Royal Festival Hall
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 9th July 2007
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Greenwich Belle
(1974-2007)
King Edward
(2007- )
(King Cruises - built: 1974)
Greenwich Belle
was built in 1974 and served with the Thames Motor Boat Co, but passed to
George Wheeler Launches
before 1981. She was acquired by King Cruises in 2005 and rebuiltas
King Edward
, (registered name
Arcadian King Edward
- but the official website refers to
King Edward
) in 2007.
Greenwich Belle
at Milbank.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
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Greenwich Belle
at Milbank.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
Greenwich Belle
at Milbank.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
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Greenwich Belle
at Milbank.
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th May 2006.
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King Edward
as rebuilt in 2007
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
arriving at Festival Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th February 2008
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King Edward
on a charter passing Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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