Tallship Soren Larsen - Voyagers Reunion London

Soren Larsen Voyager Club Reunion in London
Sunday 10th September 2000

          Soren Larsen's return to the UK for the first time in seven years provided the perfect excuse for a party - as if any reason was needed. It was appropriate that we were back in St Katharines Dock, next to Tower Bridge, as it was here that she first set out for the southern hemisphere on the Australian First Fleet Re-Enactment Voyage in 1987. Following a brief note in 'Between the Masts' and the usual word of mouth network of the Voyagers Club, we had the decks packed with around 70 voyagers from years past.
          Jeremy had even brought an eight piece brass band with him which set up on the starboard maindeck which merrily played everything from The Wild Rover to the The Onedin Line theme. Thanks to all who brought food and wine to supplement Abi and Dinty's lunch.
          It was great to see Kate, Jean, Judy, David, Christine, Annie, Pat, Olga, John, Margaret, Mathew, Jean, Lorraine, Thessa, Keith, David, Eva, Taylor, Stephanie, Nickie, Nicola, Iain, Jim, Chris, Steve, Big Kate, Little Kate, Jan, Brian, Owen, Christopher, John, Dave, Jimmy, Heather, Bonny, June and Spacey among many, many more.
          It was lovely to see so many people sharing fond memories of their time on the ship and wishing and dreaming of voyages to come and to see how much 'the experience' that Tony had promised them at the start of their trip had meant to them. Do stay in touch everyone - and we look forward to the next time!


Decks are packed...		As our party dominates St Kats Dock...

Iain checks Martin's haircut (Tony checks his own)		A Master and Master Cake Baker

Sailors tell tall stories to each other		Planning a future voyage

Tony thanks everyone who has kept Soren sailing		Margaret wants Ian to take a picture..

		Margaret has the Captain's ear..

Judy, Jean and Jean		Jeremy brought a brass band..


Fleur's relatives with Tony		Christine & David with Owen

Kate, Owen and Annie		And the band played on...