Patricia Voyages
A Unique Holiday Experience
Latest News: 2010 Draft Itinerary available to download (see below).--------------------------------------------------------------------
Patricia is the Trinity House flagship which carries passengers as she completes her vital work. This hugely popular holiday experience means guests can view her normal duties, which involve the maintenance of navigational buoys, the attendance and refuelling of offshore lighthouses and dealing with emergencies, including the marking of wrecks.
Patricia is fitted with towing winches providing a routine capability for moving light vessels to and from their stations. She has a 20 tonne speed crane capable of lifting the largest navigational buoys and there is a helideck aft.
With just six cabins, few guests are able to experience a voyage and this, coupled with the type of work the ship undertakes, makes a voyage aboard Patricia a truly unique experience.
“Once again I have really enjoyed my time on board "Patricia"; total relaxation with interesting things to see in very comfortable surroundings. The crew are such good ambassadors for Trinity House, friendly and informative with endless patience. The Passenger Chef and Stewards are excellent.” Mrs J Royce
THV Patricia
| Length | 86.3m |
| Beam | 13.8m |
| Draught | 4.45m |
| Design Speed | 14 knots |
| Propulsion | Diesel Electric |
| Gross Tonnage | 2500 |
Day-to-Day Activities
Patricia is a working ship and guests view the day-to-day activities she undertakes. Patricia works around the coasts of England, Wales and the Channel Islands, so a variety of coastline and activities can be viewed. Occasionally it may be possible to put guests ashore, subject to operational conditions. Depending on the time of year passengers will be able to view the coastline with its diverse flora and fauna, from a unique viewpoint.Whilst Harwich on the East Coast is her base port she calls regularly into other ports and harbours. Joining and Departing the ship may be from different places and can change at the last minute. The ship is not always alongside in port and joining can be by workboat.
Accommodation
Patricia has high quality accommodation for up to twelve people in six double-bedded cabins. Each is individually designed with en-suite bathrooms.The cabins also have tea/coffee making facilities, satellite television, computer/e-mail links and trouser presses.
There is ample room on board to relax and passengers have a dedicated lounge opening out to a viewing deck. The elegant dining room accommodates guests comfortably.
2010 Draft Itinerary
The 2010 Draft Itinerary is now published online and is available to download by following the link below. The itinerary is updated from time to time to reflect changes to Patricia's work programme.Click here to download the 2010 Draft Itinerary
The itinerary is provided for guidance only and is subject to change in accordance with Patricia's work programme.
The itinerary contains information on cabins and prices and is available in Adobe pdf format.
Users can download Adobe Reader by clicking on the link below.
A Passenger's Story
You can download an article written by Patricia passenger Colin Saunders about his time onboard the ship by clicking here.Spotted Patricia?
If you spot Patricia whilst she is on her travels, why not send us a photograph? We are always keen to hear from you and we may even use your shot for Patricia Voyages publicity.
Bob Britton sent in this picture (above) of Patricia in Gt Yarmouth in September 09.
If you spot Patricia, simply let us know your name and details of where you saw Patricia and e-mail your picture to enquiries@thls.org
Passenger Bookings & Further Information
Passenger bookings are handled by Strand Voyages:Strand Voyages
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7921 4340
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7921 4476
www.strandtravelltd.co.uk.
Trinity House
Email enquiries@thls.org
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1255 245034
Fax: +44 (0) 1255 245009
For information about how Trinity House uses your information, please see our legal notices.
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