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STUNNING three masted barque Belem returned to the capital last week for the first time since the London 2012 Olympics. The historic tall ship was used as a floating hospitality base by the French Embassy during the Games which took place seven years ago. Built in 1896, Belem again visited West India Docks when she returned to London for last …
LONDON’s cruise season got under way this afternoon when the cruise ship L’Austral sailed up the Thames. The luxury megayacht-style ship made her way in to London in warm sunshine with blue sky and puffy white clouds above. L’Austral’s arrival into the upper pool alongside HMS Belfast is the first by a cruise ship so far this year. The 142-metre …
LONDON’s flood defence system shifted into action yesterday in response to high river flow levels and a predicted astronomic high tide. The twin threat saw the Thames Barrier begin to shut shortly before midday, remaining closed until about 5pm. It was the first time this winter that the barrier at Charlton has been raised by the Environment Agency. With the …
