Some Photos of Consuta
taken early in the 2007 season
First -- the relaunching day in April
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Tim and Lyn pose in Tim Williams' Tiger Moth. Now that is travelling in style |
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The 75 ton crane was much larger than we usually have, but it did have a long reach Tony tows Consuta to the mooring pontoon. |
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The trip up to Oxford
4th May 2007
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Approaching Abingdon Town Tony suggests we should burn wood which is carbon neutral! About 2 pm, the sun is beginning to come out at last. |
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The sun is out at last as we go through Sandford Lock at about 3:00pm |
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The River Thames at Oxford Just a few hundred yards from Folly bridge and there is a delightful college barge
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The Salters Steamers stage at Folly Bridge in Oxford
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The EA yard at Osney Lock Finally arriving in some brilliant sunshine, though rather windy. Time to pack the boat up and set off for our return by train
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The train ride back to Pangbourne took half an hour the river trip took over eight hours |
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Consuta joins in the Oxford
"Go with the Flow" event
7th May 2007
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Splendid gig running down through Folly Bridge
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We were told the really big ones are over 70ft long with forty rowers! |
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Our mobile mooring post at the Donnington Road bridge The finishing point of the procession |
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The VIP's board at Folly bridge. I think the lady was the lady mayoress of Oxford with the gold chain |
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Some Gondolas moored at the VIP start immediately upriver of Folly Bridge |
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Some admiring spectators. |
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Go with the Flow in Oxford
Consuta made four or was it five runs between Folly bridge and Donnington Bridge carrying lots of people.
We handed out loads of leaflets and it was very rewarding to hear comment from spectators.
During the event we used some Welsh anthracite kindly donated by Mundays of Burbage,
not a wisp of smoke but plenty of steam.
Thanks to all who helped make this a memorable visit.
It is unlikely that Consuta has ever been further up river than Osney; unless you know different!
If you would like to be involved with our historic project
please contact Brian Smith brianws@ukonline.co.uk
Volunteers are always needed to help maintain and run Consuta.
Why not give me a call on 01488 658795
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For lots more about other steam launches see The Steam Boats Association of GB |
