85th ANNIVERSARY FLOTILLA TO MARK DUNKIRK EVACUATION ASSEMBLES AT TEDDINGTON
PHOTOS BY HOWARD MIATT
Fifteen famous Dunkirk ‘Little Ships have arrived in Teddington in preparation for the commemorative channel crossing next week.
Howard Miatt, who runs The Boat Shop in Ferry Road, and has led arrangements for the temporary moorings of the ships, said: “It’s quite a sight to have them all gathered in one place again, where it all began.
”It’s our pleasure to host these very special little ships and help ensure the 85th reunion can go ahead as planned after the uncertainty with the lock.
The fifteen ships are: Lady Lou, Margo II, Dianthus, L’Orage, Chumley, Lady of Mann, Wanda, Aquabelle, Anne & Auriel, in addition to the regular Teddingtonnmoorers White Marlin, Papillon, Gentle Ladye, Fedalma II and Thamesa.