Another major navigation mark (milestone for landlubbers!) for CYESC. After two weeks on a buoy in the harbour, having left a large hole in the mud (picture in previous blog) the good ship "Gerald Daniel" is on her way to a new watering hole (pastures new?). The tug Christine arrived at 12 Noon on Thursday 21st October and departed again in less than an hour with the GD going lickety split down the harbour and out to sea. We followed in Ribs but the longboat crew did not have a chance to keep up. At time of writing, the GD is just off Margate with the tug at anchor and will be on her way up the Thames, past the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, under tow with a smaller workboat with less airdraft to get under the bridges. She is scheduled to arrive at Chelsea near the Albert Bridge at midnight Friday night and Norman plans to be there to meet her and the new owner with a final hand over of ownership.
What a wonderful day! There were many obstacles in the way with tug breakdown, unsuitable weather etc. but it has now happened. The CYE team and team spirit has come out on tops yet again. Thanks to all. David Edwards Project Manager.
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