Cruise on the Thames

Photo degrade over years. The exhibited photos are the best one after 29 years

In 1973, Mr. Greenwood stayed in London over a year on business. He accompanied his family. In September 24, he rented a large motor cruiser having a galley, 8 births, 2 heads and cruised upstream from London to Oxford.  They cruised through Windsor, Maidenhead, Marlow, Henley on  Thames, Reading,  and up to Goring. They couldn't reach Oxford.

at Marlow (Church of All Saints was built in 1835)

Boat speed was limited to minimize wake for protecting  natural bank of the Thames.

the Wake

The Thames has many dums for keeping necessary water depth for water transportation. This means same number of locks.

Raising level in the lock

He enjoyed a half pint of bitter at each pub on the lock as well as beautiful estates and fields along side the river bank.

at the Lock

He invited friends on board of the boat. They can easily reach the boat using their car filled with their family. Mrs. Greenwood had been busy in the galley for the food.

Preparing for lunch

Bolger family and Mr. Greenwood's daughter at age of three

Mr. Kevin Bolger taking helm

Marlow is a residential town, but in summer its boating facilities and regatta attract visitors.

Charles Rosenberg. Sunning bridge &c. Berks. 1799.