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EXPLORE a LEGENDARY LAKE! Ullswater 'Steamers' Consumer EXPLORE A LEGENDARY LAKE! Ullswater ‘Steamers’ Consumer Press Pack 2017 January 2017 140-Year-Old Lady Inspires King Arthur App and Awaits Birthday Celebrations A remarkable Lake District lady is celebrating her 140th birthday in 2017, sharing her birth year of 1877 with that of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and the start of Test match cricket between England and Australia, and reinforcing her credentials as the oldest lady of her type in the entire world. Despite her longevity, this mature lady has never had a birthday card from HM the Queen, because she’s actually one of the heritage vessels in Ullswater ‘Steamers’ fleet – Lady of the Lake – which carries passengers on idyllic cruises on England’s most beautiful lake. M.Y. Lady of the Lake is maintaining her status as one of the oldest working passenger vessels in the world, as she cruises through the 140th year since her launch, though not all of those have been spent on the lake. This is a vessel with an amazing backstory, as Lady of the Lake has battled through adversity and severe challenges. The vessel was designed in Penrith and built in Rutherglen near Glasgow. When her time to take to the water came, she was transported to Ullswater in sections, by both rail and horse-drawn drays, arriving in pieces at Waterside, near Pooley Bridge, where she was assembled and launched on June 26 1877, halfway through the reign of another amazing lady – Queen Victoria. Only a few years after Lady of the Lake’s arrival on Ullswater, she sunk at her moorings (1881), in bad weather. Having been repaired and made fit for service again, her next challenge came in July 1889, when a younger ‘model’ came along – M.Y Raven. Lady of the Lake was tested against her new sister ship and amazingly saw off the newcomer, passing the finishing line first in a trial race between the two vessels, run from Sandwick to Patterdale. The fighting spirit she showed in this race was vital. In 1958, she sunk for a second time, but worse was to come. In 1965, fire engulfed the ‘steamer’ and Lady of the Lake was out of service for 14 long years. It was only in 1979 that she made her triumphant reappearance, being re-launched by politician, William Whitelaw, following extensive refurbishment. Since then, it has been pretty much plain sailing for this wonderful vessel, which glides along proudly as she cruises with up to 200 passengers, introducing them to the stunning natural arena within which Ullswater takes centre stage. Her name could be seen to denote her status and elegance, but ‘Lady of the Lake’ was also the titular name of the ruler of Avalon, within Arthurian legend, and the subject of a poem by Sir Walter Scott. The ‘Lady of the Lake’ was the woman who was said to have given King Arthur his sword Excalibur. On his instructions, after being fatally wounded in battle, Excalibur was said to have been taken back to the Dark Lake from whence it came. As Arthur’s father, Uther Pendragon, certainly lived close to Ullswater, many believe that the Dark Lake was in fact stunning Ullswater – a lake long steeped in mystery and legend. For this reason, Lady of the Lake’s 140th birthday year will see the launch of a new and free King Arthur App Trail at Ullswater ‘Steamers’, with the official date set for this exciting development being Saturday April 8. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is also planning a special birthday celebration for the oldest star in its fleet on June 24 and 25 2017, when all passengers arriving for a cruise will be given a commemorative gift – an excellent reason to use the special hashtag #stepbackintime. On June 26, she will be the main attraction at a press photo call and will have a bottle of champagne broken over her bows, to celebrate her wonderful life. With the Penrith Town Band in attendance and lots of fizz and canapés, this should be another great day in her history. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ marketing manager, Rachel Bell, says: “Lady of the Lake holds a special place not just in our hearts, but in the hearts of many of the passengers who have sailed on her, or chartered her, over the years. This could be a day tripper, an international traveller, or a bride on her wedding day. All love her heritage, her remarkable story and her capacity to charm. “We are honoured to have one of the oldest working passenger vessels in the world in our fleet and shall be making as much noise as we can about this, so that her longevity is celebrated and all aspects of her heritage appreciated by all.” To find out more about Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and its many different cruise options, which often open up wonderful sightseeing, wildlife watching and walking opportunities, head to www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk Notes to Editors Lady of the Lake is one of five vessels in the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ fleet. Details of the others are given below: M.Y. Raven was originally launched by a six-year-old child, Miss Winifred Parkin, on July 16 1889 and was only a second choice ‘Steamer’ for Ullswater, getting her chance to shine only after first choice, Wyvern, sank on Windermere in 1876. When Raven was launched on Ullswater, due to pressure for a second vessel from shareholder, Thomas Cook, the Westmorland Gazette wrote: “It is questionable if there be any boat to beat or even equal this little craft on any lake in the country”. In 1895, Raven was painted yellow to mark the visit of the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II to Lowther Castle, home of the ‘Yellow Earl’, Lord Lonsdale. Raven can carry 246 passengers. M.V. Lady Wakefield was built in Dartmouth in 1949, by the River Dart Steamboat Co. Ltd, and worked on the River Dart, and in Plymouth Sound, before her arrival on Ullswater in 2007. Her previous names had been ‘Berry Castle’, ‘Golden Cormorant’ and ‘Totnes Castle’, but she was officially re-named, by HRH Princess Alexandra, in honour of the wife of Lord Wakefield, a keen admirer of the boats. Her sister ship, ‘Devon Belle’, went to Dunkirk as part of the Little Ships evacuation in 1940 (Operation Dynamo), but never got as far as the beaches. M.V. Lady Dorothy was built in 1967 and arrived on Ullswater in 2001, having been taken from St Peter Port to Poole Harbour, Dorset, and then transported on a low loader to the Lake District. Her arrival made winter sailings possible for the first time and she is now the main vessel in service between Aira Force Pier and Glenridding. This service enables passengers to make the fairly short walk up to the stunning Aira Force waterfall – another legend-inspiring natural feature. Due to the nature of this vessel, it cannot carry wheelchairs or cycles. M.V. Western Belle is the most recent arrival in the fleet of ‘Ladies’ and was built in 1935, to the order of the Millbrook Steamboat and Trading Co. Ltd. She was a firm favourite on Tamar and Yealm excursions in the south west and also a wartime heroine, carrying passengers on evacuation runs from Plymouth in World War II. Since being bought from Thames cruise company, Chris Cruises, she has been refurbished and had a re- launch in early July 2011. Lake Cruise Company Lines Up 21 Different Events, Trails and New App for 2017 Lake District cruise company, Ullswater ‘Steamers’, is pushing the boat out when it comes to laying on incredible days out in 2017, staging 21 different events on which passengers can enjoy a cruise and a little bit more besides. The excitement begins on January 28, when the ‘Steamers’ will be helping to celebrate the Chinese New Year by swapping the stag’s head on its red funnels for a rooster, for this one day only. It is inviting camera owners to get down to Ullswater and snap this one-day-only feature, before posting pictures on social media with the hashtag #ChineseNewYear and handle @UllswaterSteam. The best pictures will win free tickets. On March 18 and 19, the ‘Steamers’ will be turning things orange when a vibrant Marmalade Festival Cruise departs Glenridding at 9.45am, to sail to Pooley Bridge – close to the home of the Marmalade Festival. This sailing will be free for those bringing a jar of marmalade for donation to the Salvation Army, and there will be complimentary toast supplied too! Passengers sailing with Ullswater ‘Steamers’ during the course of this weekend will also receive discounted entry to the Marmalade Festival. April 6 is a great day to see the dawn rise over Ullswater, if you’re in the company of local award-winning photographer, Mark Littlejohn. A Dawn Photography Cruise will depart Glenridding at 5.30am, returning at 8.30am after three hours on the water. During the cruise, all on board will be able to capture dawn through the lens, getting the very best pictures, with Mark’s help. This special cruise costs £45 per person, which includes a complimentary tea or coffee and a croissant. Suitable clothing must be worn and tickets will sell quickly, so need to be booked in advance. Two days later, on April 8, the ‘Steamers’ is officially launching its new and free King Arthur App Trail. This trail is a new addition to the ‘Steamers’ App, which enables walkers and explorers to tread paths possibly trodden by King Arthur himself. The trail takes the user around a valley steeped in Arthurian legend, enabling them to explore the myths and secrets of this stunning natural landscape, discovering why the vessel, ‘Lady of the Lake’ is so named.
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