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News Release from: The Westminster Collection | Subject: Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2008
Luxurious vessels on the River Thames
Silver Fleet Woods River Cruises operates the most luxurious vessels on the River Thames.
Stylish, designed interiors; innovative food from "rhubarb" on the river and unrivalled views of London's landscape make the Silver Fleet one of the most exclusive venues in London Silver Fleet's flagship vessel, the Silver Sturgeon, underwent a GBP2 million refurbishment in 2007, which transformed her into a chic, contemporary super-yacht with butter-soft leather booth seats, bespoke marquetry and carpet design by British designer Tristan Webber and a contemporary lighting scheme by Sally Storey
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 14 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Silver Sturgeon can accommodate up to 458 for a seated dinner or up to 586 guests for a cocktail reception.
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Over three decades of decadence on the Thames, she has welcomed on board prime ministers, film stars, pop singers, writers and royalty.
Onboard you'll find nutmeg and cream wool Axminster carpeting, a retractable dance floor roof, soft, tan leather sofas and chaises longues, oak carpentry, intimate booth seat dining, a mirrored 1930s bar with a vintage cast iron grille facade previously housed in the prestigious Savoy Hotel, alongside historical shipping medallions from Lloyds of London.
The second largest vessel in the Silver Fleet, the Silver Barracuda can accommodate 236 guests in total or 158 for seated dining.
For a smaller more intimate gathering, the Royal Nore is ideal for dinner for up to 16 guests.
Also refurbished in 2007, the vessel features bespoke Lloyd Loom armchairs and soft, tan leather button back banquettes provide a lavish and welcoming lounge area on the upper deck.
Beautiful, cherry wood paneling has been hand fitted throughout; complemented by an Irish Ulster Wool carpet to give the refurbishment a regal, warm finish.
The official Royal barge on the river Thames, she has been involved with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and state visits since 1971.
We are privileged to exclusively manage the Royal Nore for private and corporate events.
We can arrange for your guests to be escorted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Watermen in full ceremonial dress standing on the foredeck.
It's their aim to create an imaginative and memorable event for you and your guests and have introduced a host of new ideas for entertaining guests for both corporate and private events on the River Thames.
NB: There is disabled access onboard the Silver Sturgeon only.
Reception capacities: 10 - 600.
Banqueting: 10 - 458.
Fashion Shows: on application, depending on requirements.
Meetings and conferences: 10 - 342.
Exhibitions: on application, depending on requirements.
Weddings: 10 - 458.
Product Launches: on application, depending on requirements.
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