Challenge is the last surviving example of a Thames Steam Tug and is now berthed on the Medway. She was built in 1931 at Aberdeen and has a fascinating history, being one of the Dunkirk Little Ships and is best known for having towed the Maunsell Forts into the Thames Estuary during WWII. In 1971 she was laid up in Gravesend and after a period of restoration and various ownerships she spent twenty years in Southampton before her current owners moved her to the Medway in 2022. The talk will cover Challenge's history, her design and machinery, restoration, troubles that have been faced, future plans and what it's like running her.
Photo by Flo McEwan
Thursday 12th October 2023 at 20:00
Venue The Dog and Bear Hotel Lenham ME17 2PG
This event is open to members and their guests. Entry fee £3.00 pp and must be prebooked through Eventbrite by clicking the link here: [BOOK VENUE]
There is an opportunity to join us for a meal in the restaurant before the talk, the Hotel has requested that we phone to book a table beforehand 01622 858219
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