Post by LeicesterTiger on Dec 15, 2009 0:54:47 GMT
Moored on the Thames by Blackfriar's bridge (nearest station Temple now that Blackfriars is shut) is this original First World War Q Ship, HMS Saxifrage. Built in 1918 as an Anchusa class Corvette, after the war she was used as an RNVR drill ship and renamed HMS President which she is known as today. Unfornately couldn't find much online as to her WW1 service, although I do know that there's now a cafe on board!
As you can see, apart from the hull she's been extensively modified
When coming out from Temple tube station, the first ship you see is a WW2 Sloop, HMS Wellington which is in a lot more original condition exterior wise, aside from the obvious removing of weapons and turrets
As you can see, apart from the hull she's been extensively modified
When coming out from Temple tube station, the first ship you see is a WW2 Sloop, HMS Wellington which is in a lot more original condition exterior wise, aside from the obvious removing of weapons and turrets