9. Reflections Flotilla 24 September

 


On the evening of 24 September a flotilla of cutters and other craft accompanied Her Majesty’s Row Barge Gloriana in a silent illuminated procession down the Thames from Chelsea Harbour to Tower Bridge in honour of our late sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was a most solemn and moving experience.


At the kind invitation of the Master Mariner, the Master Water Conservator, Consort and Clerk were privileged to watch the flotilla along with a number of Masters and a contingent of sea cadets from HQS Wellington. The Gloriana solemnly ‘tossed’ (or raised) oars as it passed the Wellington. It was an unforgettable experience and a wonderful tribute to Her Majesty. It also demonstrated yet again that London is one of the finest cities in the world - something we easily forget in the hustle of every day life.



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