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From: "Peter Monks" <>
Subject: Re: [Mar] Queen Victoria's Barge - REPOST
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:20:42 -0500
References: <50.9437768.29dca5df@aol.com>


Greetings,

There are several mentions, some 20 odd, of 'Royal Yachts' (British) in the
'The Seafares' Luxury Yachts by Time life Books, includes photos and
details. Should be available from your local library.

There was correspondance on this topic in January 2001, in this case it was
about the Victoria and Albert III at Cowes.

Peter in North West Ontario


> When crossing to the Isle of Wight Victoria usually used the FAIRY yacht,
> because her light draught allowed her to come alongside Trinity Pier, East
> Cowes. She was also used to carry Royal passengers on local excursions.
> The ELFIN was the other yacht associated with Osborne House, but was used
for
> more mundane work, and was known locally as the 'milk boat'.
>
> I think it would have been a bit hazardous to have rowed the Royal party
> across the Solent in an open boat.
>
> David
>
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