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Three very different kinds of sailing vessel at Butlers Wharf: Kathleen & May, a 1900 schooner; Marquita, a 1911 racing yacht; Matthew a replica of John Cabot's Tudor merchant ship.

Panasonic G2 with Canon FDn 85mm f/1.8.

With Rotherhithe in the background, one of several naval vessels patrolling the Thames while Prince Charles was off inspecting the preparations for the Jubilee Pageant.

HMS Ranger is attached to Sussex and Brighton Universities' University Royal Naval Unit.

Panasonic G2 with Canon FDn 300mm f/4.

While Prince Charles was having his boat trip on Edwardian, a group of Royal Marines and some P2000 patrol vessels were keeping an eye on the river.

Stenoa was formerly the Newhaven life boat and is one of the 'little ships' of the Dunkirk evacuation.

Panasonic G2 with Canon FDn 300mm f/4.

Two Thames barges participating in the 'Avenue of Sail' on the river for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Panasonic G2 with Canon FDn 85mm f/1.8.

Sea Cadets' 1971 square rig brig, with the 1896 French three masted barque, 'Belem', behind.

Panasonic G2 with Canon FDn 300mm f/4.