Who owns the Gloriana?

GLORIANA, THE QUEEN’S ROWBARGE Her Majesty has asked that Gloriana be retained by Lord Sterling and the new charitable trust for Gloriana with assistance from Thames Alive and has approved the principle that Gloriana will be used to promote better use of the Thames.

What happened to the royal barge?

There is currently no royal barge in use, but the latest was the Royal Nore, which took part in the 1977 Silver Jubilee, and was only put out of service in 2017. Gloriana was the first of its kind to be built in over a century, and was built specifically for the Queen’s 2012 Jubilee.

Who built the Gloriana?

The team working with Lord Sterling on the project consisted of naval architects Stuart Roy and Ed Burnett, project manager Damian Byrne, and master boatbuilder Mark Edwards, one of the country’s foremost builders of traditional wooden boats.

Where is the Gloriana kept?

St Katharine Docks
The Gloriana has been based in St Katharine Docks, London, where she is kept and prepared for usage. During the summer, the barge can often be observed travelling between central London and Henley on Thames, powered by her inboard motors.

How big is the Royal Barge Gloriana in feet?

The royal barge Gloriana. Gloriana is a 90-foot-long (27 m) British royal barge. She was privately commissioned as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her 2012 Diamond Jubilee, and was the lead vessel in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.

Who are the crew of the Gloriana rowing barge?

The rowing crew was drawn from the Olympians Rowing Association with Paul Bircher & Mike Lapage (1948 Silver Medal VIII) stroking the boat with 14 Olympians and two future hopefuls from London Youth Rowing. The barge was moored on the Lea Navigation at the Olympic Park in Stratford during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How big is the Gloriana at Henley Royal Regatta?

Gloriana at Henley Royal Regatta 2012. Gloriana is a 90-foot-long (27 m) rowing barge. She is powered by 18 oarsmen and two electric inboard engines, and can carry an additional 34 passengers and crew. According to Lord Sterling, the design is inspired by Canaletto’s London paintings of 18th-century barges.

How big was the Gloriana for the Diamond Jubilee?

Gloriana (barge) Gloriana is a 90-foot-long (27 m) British royal barge. She was privately commissioned as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her 2012 Diamond Jubilee, and was the lead vessel in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.