A Silver Raven for the Tower of London River Tour
The Silver Raven is the first electric tour boat to ply the waters of the Thames, thanks to Pendennis Shipyard and Vulkan UK
On the waters of the Thames, there’s a Silver Raven that won’t leave even an oil slick behind. According to UK Marine Hydrogen & Future Fuels Working Group and National Maritime, the folks at Vulkan have been at it again. After telling you about the MotoBattello 3 in the Venice Lagoon, the Germans (though activities related to marine applications are often handled by their Italian division) also had a hand in the Silver Raven.
The British soul of the Silver Raven
The paternity belongs to the Pendennis shipyard, located in Wales, creating sail and motor yachts between 30-90m. According to the National Maritime (NMDG), an organization focused on supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the UK maritime sector, the aluminium Tower of London River Tour vessel design draws from a huge breadth of experience and history to launch the new Woods Tours brand developing a world-leading, all-electric luxury sightseeing fleet.
Silver Raven’s design and power profiling is by Vulkan UK with an EST Floattech Octopus Series battery bank which will be rapid-charged between each tour from a two-megawatt shore charging facility (sustainable energy sources).
The attention to detail will be apparent throughout the vessel’s design from clean, contemporary lines echoing the heyday of Thames River cruising during the 1920s and 30s with wide, awning-shaded decks, single deck panoramic views, bespoke wool woven carpet from Devon’s Axminster looms and Scottish leather seating.
Tower of London RIver Tour
Tower of London River Tour organizes a 40-minute round trip cruise along the River Thames. This experience includes the panoramic views of London’s famous landmarks.
