Spirit of Chartwell – Thames riverboat from Transport Charter, Cote d’Azure dining
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Spirit of Chartwell – Thames riverboat from Transport Charter, Cote d’Azure dining
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Transport Charter (part of the Train Chartering Group) supplies multi-modal passenger charter options.
The Spirit of Chartwell is probably the most exciting riverboat launch in recent years, at a stroke raising the benchmark for London riverboats on the Thames.
THE DESIGN
Combining the fact that on the Thames there is always something to be seen (quite unlike other rivers) and the space presented was more akin to a luxury train – the luxury train was the principal design referenced throughout.
To this end and with the assistance of a French railway journalist, original 1928 Wagons Lits Pullman Fleche d’Or and Cote d’Azure restaurant carriages were located in a railway siding in the south of Paris; whilst in Normandy, original Pullman restaurant chairs were found. The ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ public spaces thus also come complete with marquetry motifs and Lalique crystal panels whilst the external livery is resplendent in British Pullman colours of cream and umber.
State cabins, though having a nautical feel, are very much reminiscent of a top-end London hotel.
The vessel is designed for up to 38 passengers to stay overnight cruise mode and 100 guests for special occasions/events.
The public spaces lend themselves for fashion shows, product launches, executive meeting, presentations and so on.
A state of the art Galley serves local freshly-obtained produce which can either be served in the Restaurant or the covered Sun deck offering spectacular views of London.
TALKING POINTS
The central design reference for the public spaces on board ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ was the Rene Lalique 1929 Pullman railway carriage ‘Cote d’Azure’. Although some original pieces from this railway carriage can be found on board, these are supplemented by original fixtures and fittings from some of the great ocean liners such as Union Castle’s Windsor Castle and Kenya Castle, the SS France and MS Sneafel. The vessel’s walls are adorned with original Lalique glass panels and especially commissioned marquetry.
Only 612 1929 ‘Riviera’ Cote d’Azure armchairs were made; just a small number still survive. Some 33 armchairs were sourced from derelict Wagon Lits railway carriages in Normandy, France and refurbished and reupholstered in Southampton for use on board ‘Spirit of Chartwell’.
The Côte d’Azur Pullman Express was a French de luxe train which ran from 9 December 1929 until May 1939. The service was operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits and the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée (known as the PLM).
The RMS Windsor Castle
The RMS WINDSOR CASTLE was launched June 23, 1959 by HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The launch party and media travelled on an Ocean Liner Express special train from London to Liverpool.
The following artefacts from the RMS Windsor Castle are on board:
- Two portholes in the main lounge.
- Two lifejacket chests in the exterior.
- Bathroom fittings including coat hooks, towel baskets and soap trays.
- Three bar stools.
RMS Kenya Castle
RMS Kenya Castle commenced on a round Africa route from London in March 1952. Items from the Kenya Castle include the magnificent brass friezes at the skirting level in the lounge.
SS France
The SS France was a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT, or French Line) ocean liner, constructed by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France, and put into service in February 1962, the longest passenger ship ever built until the launch of RMS Queen Mary 2 in 2004.
Items from the SS France include the wall lights in most of the cabins.
MS Snaefell : 1948 -1978
MS Snaefell was owned and operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The vessel operated seasonal services from Douglas, Isle of Man.
Items from the Ms Snaefell on board include the cabin and bar signage in the lounge.
Marquetry
Dunn and Sons have produced marquetry panels for some of the world’s most famous trains and Ocean Liners including the Titanic, Lusitania. Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and carriages from the Wagon Lits company. On board the ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ two representations of their work can be found in lounge.
Model Locomotives
There are two large working model locomotives in the lounge thought to have been built in the 1950s by ex- British Railways locomotive drivers.
The ‘Gladstone’ is a Class D1 0-4-2 of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, built between 1873 and 1887.
The Hussar, no. 6154 of the LMS (London Midland and Scottish Railway) is an express passenger 4-6-0 locomotives of the Royal Scot class
Timetable
There is an original Bradshaw timetable on display in the lounge.
The first Bradshaw timetable appeared on October 19th, 1839.
Bradshaw was the undoubted source and inspiration for Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty days commemorated as the name of the lounge deck.
Sir Hugh Casson
A selection of paintings by Sir Hugh Casson are displayed around the vessel that were originally commissioned by the owners.
The lower deck is named after the artist.
Sir Hugh Casson also designed interiors for the Royal Yacht Britannia, for Buckingham Palace, Balmoral and Windsor Castle, remaining until his death a friend of the Royal Family.
A selection of ship’s badges.
Each of the 20 cabins on board is adorned with original Royal Navy ships’ badges.
The ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ is not just another cruise vessel but rather a Pullman Fleche d’Or experience on the water, where uniformed stewards attend guests whilst the scenery of London is brought to their tables.
Spirit of Chartwell – Thames riverboat from Transport Charter
Bild von Train Chartering & Private Rail Cars
Transport Charter (part of the Train Chartering Group) supplies multi-modal passenger charter options.
The Spirit of Chartwell is probably the most exciting riverboat launch in recent years, at a stroke raising the benchmark for London riverboats on the Thames.
THE DESIGN
Combining the fact that on the Thames there is always something to be seen (quite unlike other rivers) and the space presented was more akin to a luxury train – the luxury train was the principal design referenced throughout.
To this end and with the assistance of a French railway journalist, original 1928 Wagons Lits Pullman Fleche d’Or and Cote d’Azure restaurant carriages were located in a railway siding in the south of Paris; whilst in Normandy, original Pullman restaurant chairs were found. The ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ public spaces thus also come complete with marquetry motifs and Lalique crystal panels whilst the external livery is resplendent in British Pullman colours of cream and umber.
State cabins, though having a nautical feel, are very much reminiscent of a top-end London hotel.
The vessel is designed for up to 38 passengers to stay overnight cruise mode and 100 guests for special occasions/events.
The public spaces lend themselves for fashion shows, product launches, executive meeting, presentations and so on.
A state of the art Galley serves local freshly-obtained produce which can either be served in the Restaurant or the covered Sun deck offering spectacular views of London.
TALKING POINTS
The central design reference for the public spaces on board ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ was the Rene Lalique 1929 Pullman railway carriage ‘Cote d’Azure’. Although some original pieces from this railway carriage can be found on board, these are supplemented by original fixtures and fittings from some of the great ocean liners such as Union Castle’s Windsor Castle and Kenya Castle, the SS France and MS Sneafel. The vessel’s walls are adorned with original Lalique glass panels and especially commissioned marquetry.
Only 612 1929 ‘Riviera’ Cote d’Azure armchairs were made; just a small number still survive. Some 33 armchairs were sourced from derelict Wagon Lits railway carriages in Normandy, France and refurbished and reupholstered in Southampton for use on board ‘Spirit of Chartwell’.
The Côte d’Azur Pullman Express was a French de luxe train which ran from 9 December 1929 until May 1939. The service was operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits and the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer de Paris à Lyon et à la Méditerranée (known as the PLM).
The RMS Windsor Castle
The RMS WINDSOR CASTLE was launched June 23, 1959 by HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The launch party and media travelled on an Ocean Liner Express special train from London to Liverpool.
The following artefacts from the RMS Windsor Castle are on board:
- Two portholes in the main lounge.
- Two lifejacket chests in the exterior.
- Bathroom fittings including coat hooks, towel baskets and soap trays.
- Three bar stools.
RMS Kenya Castle
RMS Kenya Castle commenced on a round Africa route from London in March 1952. Items from the Kenya Castle include the magnificent brass friezes at the skirting level in the lounge.
SS France
The SS France was a Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT, or French Line) ocean liner, constructed by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France, and put into service in February 1962, the longest passenger ship ever built until the launch of RMS Queen Mary 2 in 2004.
Items from the SS France include the wall lights in most of the cabins.
MS Snaefell : 1948 -1978
MS Snaefell was owned and operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The vessel operated seasonal services from Douglas, Isle of Man.
Items from the Ms Snaefell on board include the cabin and bar signage in the lounge.
Marquetry
Dunn and Sons have produced marquetry panels for some of the world’s most famous trains and Ocean Liners including the Titanic, Lusitania. Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and carriages from the Wagon Lits company. On board the ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ two representations of their work can be found in lounge.
Model Locomotives
There are two large working model locomotives in the lounge thought to have been built in the 1950s by ex- British Railways locomotive drivers.
The ‘Gladstone’ is a Class D1 0-4-2 of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, built between 1873 and 1887.
The Hussar, no. 6154 of the LMS (London Midland and Scottish Railway) is an express passenger 4-6-0 locomotives of the Royal Scot class
Timetable
There is an original Bradshaw timetable on display in the lounge.
The first Bradshaw timetable appeared on October 19th, 1839.
Bradshaw was the undoubted source and inspiration for Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty days commemorated as the name of the lounge deck.
Sir Hugh Casson
A selection of paintings by Sir Hugh Casson are displayed around the vessel that were originally commissioned by the owners.
The lower deck is named after the artist.
Sir Hugh Casson also designed interiors for the Royal Yacht Britannia, for Buckingham Palace, Balmoral and Windsor Castle, remaining until his death a friend of the Royal Family.
A selection of ship’s badges.
Each of the 20 cabins on board is adorned with original Royal Navy ships’ badges.
The ‘Spirit of Chartwell’ is not just another cruise vessel but rather a Pullman Fleche d’Or experience on the water, where uniformed stewards attend guests whilst the scenery of London is brought to their tables.
