We are the proud owners of one of the most famous of London’s classic wooden vessels still sailing. She was one of the many thousands of Thames sailing barges built for the English coastal trade. Now there are fewer than 40 barges left in Britain, and fewer than 10 wooden barges with passenger certificates. You can live history by spending a day on this quality barge, as it was during her working life. Imagine life as it was, on board one of thousands of red-sailed ships dominating London’s skyline in the days before road transport took over.
We can offer the hire of our sailing vessel for a unique meeting venue for businesses, for entertaining clients, providing corporate hospitality or staff social events.
Thames Barge match (or race) for historic Thames Sailing Barges is an annual event, the first of which took place in 1863. This makes it the world’s second oldest organised sailing race after the America’s Cup, which was first held 12 years...
Come to Central London and join us for a shooting day on the Lady Daphne. Once on-board we take a sail along the Thames and moor up at our approved shooting location. Learn how to shoot some clay pigeons and relax and party as we cruise home...
Hold a wedding reception, a graduation celebration or a celebration of someones life in the unusual and charming surroundings of our old Lady.
Enjoy your dinner, cocktail or drinks party whilst sailing past the London skyline.
Celebrate a birthday, special anniversary with friends and family onboard. In the heart of London.
Spend a day or evening on a historic wooden sailing vessel built in 1923, the Thames Sailing Barge Lady Daphne, and have Tower Bridge raised especially for you during your trip.
We can accommodate groups of all sizes, large or small (maximum 50 sailing). We will arrange for Tower Bridge to be raised especially for your event as we travel along the Thames.
Celebrate a birthday, special anniversary with friends and family onboard. Host a dinner, cocktail or drinks party whilst sailing past the London skyline. Hold a wedding reception, a graduation celebration or a celebration of someone’s life in the unusual and charming surroundings of our old Lady.
S. B. Lady Daphne is one of the most famous of London’s classic wooden vessels still sailing. She was one of the many thousands of Thames sailing barges built for the English coastal trade. Now there are fewer than 40 barges left in Britain, and fewer than 10 wooden barges with passenger certificates. You can live history by spending a day on Lady Daphne, as it was during her working life. Imagine life as it was, on board one of thousands of red-sailed ships dominating London’s skyline in the days before road transport took over.
Minimal rental period: half day
Deposit: €0
The yacht is fully insured for commerciel charter.
We can offer the hire of our sailing vessel for a unique meeting venue for businesses, for entertaining clients, providing corporate hospitality or staff social events.
Thames Barge match (or race) for historic Thames Sailing Barges is an annual event, the first of which took place in 1863. This makes it the world’s second oldest organised sailing race after the America’s Cup, which was first held 12 years...
Come to Central London and join us for a shooting day on the Lady Daphne. Once on-board we take a sail along the Thames and moor up at our approved shooting location. Learn how to shoot some clay pigeons and relax and party as we cruise home...
Hold a wedding reception, a graduation celebration or a celebration of someones life in the unusual and charming surroundings of our old Lady.
Enjoy your dinner, cocktail or drinks party whilst sailing past the London skyline.
Celebrate a birthday, special anniversary with friends and family onboard. In the heart of London.