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The prosession passes the Tower Guoman Hotel

The prosession passes the Tower Guoman Hotel

Wreath and flowers on board Havengore

Wreath and flowers on board Havengore

Wreath bearers are piped aboard Havengore

Wreath bearers are piped aboard Havengore

Tower Bridge can be seen in the background as the procession heads for HMS President

Tower Bridge can be seen in the background as the procession heads for HMS President

Wreath secured on board Havengore

Wreath secured on board Havengore

Tower Bridge is opened as a mark of respect

Tower Bridge is opened as a mark of respect

Rev Roger Hall & Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin

Rev Roger Hall & Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin

Captain of Havengore, Ian Ruffles, casts off

Captain of Havengore, Ian Ruffles, casts off

HMS Belfast fires a 4 gun salute as the flotilla passes

HMS Belfast fires a 4 gun salute as the flotilla passes

Members of the public line bridges as the flotilla heads upriver

Members of the public line bridges as the flotilla heads upriver

Pipers play as Havengore heads towards Tower Bridge

Pipers play as Havengore heads towards Tower Bridge

Chris Ryland, Owner of Havengore, speaks to Ret Col Anthony Mather & Col Ian Harris before Commemorative Service

Chris Ryland, Owner of Havengore, speaks to Ret Col Anthony Mather & Col Ian Harris before Commemorative Service

Havengore waits to exit lock

Havengore waits to exit lock

London Scottish Pipers,  Andrew Parson & Calum Galleitch head the bearer party en route to HMS President

London Scottish Pipers, Andrew Parson & Calum Galleitch head the bearer party en route to HMS President

Bearer party leave Tower of London

Bearer party leave Tower of London

The Royal Hospital School Guard escort Wreath

The Royal Hospital School Guard escort Wreath

A member of the Royal Hospital School band accompanies the bearer party

A member of the Royal Hospital School band accompanies the bearer party

Havengore leaves her berth at St Katharine Docks and enters lock

Havengore leaves her berth at St Katharine Docks and enters lock

Bearer party get ready to leave Tower of London

Bearer party get ready to leave Tower of London

Yeoman Guard collect  Wreath from the Chapel Royal St Peter ad Vincula, where it has been on display at the Tower of London

Yeoman Guard collect Wreath from the Chapel Royal St Peter ad Vincula, where it has been on display at the Tower of London

Yeoman Guard at the Tower of London carry Wreath

Yeoman Guard at the Tower of London carry Wreath

Yeoman Guard en route to meet the bearer party who will escort Wreath to HMS President

Yeoman Guard en route to meet the bearer party who will escort Wreath to HMS President

Yeoman Guard present Wreath

Yeoman Guard present Wreath

Capt George Trypanis accepts Wreath from the Yeoman Guard

Capt George Trypanis accepts Wreath from the Yeoman Guard

Yeoman Guard salutes Capt George Trypanis, Ian Tyson, Parade Marshall, and Lee Greed, Assistant Parade Marshall

Yeoman Guard salutes Capt George Trypanis, Ian Tyson, Parade Marshall, and Lee Greed, Assistant Parade Marshall

Yeoman Guard fall out

Yeoman Guard fall out

Wreath bearers cross the main bridge in St Katharine Docks

Wreath bearers cross the main bridge in St Katharine Docks

Capt George Trypanis crosses main bridge in St Katharine Docks and past Lock Office

Capt George Trypanis crosses main bridge in St Katharine Docks and past Lock Office

PO Green of HMS President on duty as Wreath bearer party arrive

PO Green of HMS President on duty as Wreath bearer party arrive

Bearer party arrives at HMS President - Shore Establishment

Bearer party arrives at HMS President - Shore Establishment

Bearer party enters HMS President

Bearer party enters HMS President

Watermen & Lightermen, Doggett’s Winners – Dan Arnold, Alex Collins, Jeremy McCarthy and Simon McCarthy board

Watermen & Lightermen, Doggett’s Winners – Dan Arnold, Alex Collins, Jeremy McCarthy and Simon McCarthy board

Watermen & Lightermen, Master, Jeremy Randall boards

Watermen & Lightermen, Master, Jeremy Randall boards

Anthony Mather - Organiser of London Funeral Bearer Party 1965

Anthony Mather - Organiser of London Funeral Bearer Party 1965

Barry de Morgan - Organiser of the Blaydon bearer party 1965

Barry de Morgan - Organiser of the Blaydon bearer party 1965

Heading towards Tower Bridge

Heading towards Tower Bridge

Rev Roger Hall - Chaplain, Chapel Royal St Peter ad Vincula

Rev Roger Hall - Chaplain, Chapel Royal St Peter ad Vincula

Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain, Palace of  Westminster

Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain, Palace of Westminster

Col Ian Harris

Col Ian Harris

Commander Terrance Dudley - USN

Commander Terrance Dudley - USN

Members of the Churchill Family, eminent guests and senior military personnel board Havengore

Members of the Churchill Family, eminent guests and senior military personnel board Havengore

Wreath bearers prepare to board

Wreath bearers prepare to board

Randolph Churchill & Barry de Morgan

Randolph Churchill & Barry de Morgan

Ian Tyson, Parade Marshall,  speaks to Rev Roger hall before Commemorative Service

Ian Tyson, Parade Marshall, speaks to Rev Roger hall before Commemorative Service

Coats & Doggetts, Robert Coleman - Bargemaster and other official personnel take their places on deck

Coats & Doggetts, Robert Coleman - Bargemaster and other official personnel take their places on deck

Ian Ruffles manoeuvres Havengore into her place in flotilla

Ian Ruffles manoeuvres Havengore into her place in flotilla

Havengore passes under Tower Bridge

Havengore passes under Tower Bridge

Photographers and news teams from the UK & around the world are aboard HMS Belfast to record this special event

Photographers and news teams from the UK & around the world are aboard HMS Belfast to record this special event

The Choir: Colin Davies, Christine Miller, Lady Susan Jacobs, Emily D'Silva & Margaret Squire

The Choir: Colin Davies, Christine Miller, Lady Susan Jacobs, Emily D'Silva & Margaret Squire

Members of the public line the bridges

Members of the public line the bridges

Office workers watch from the top of their building as the flotilla passes

Office workers watch from the top of their building as the flotilla passes

Havengore approaches Houses of Parliament

Havengore approaches Houses of Parliament

Members of the public line the bridges across the Thames

Members of the public line the bridges across the Thames

Members of the public wave from bridge as Havengore passes

Members of the public wave from bridge as Havengore passes

Salute to HMS Wellington

Salute to HMS Wellington

Jenny Churchill speaks to Choir member Colin Davies

Jenny Churchill speaks to Choir member Colin Davies

Crowds on Westminster bridge

Crowds on Westminster bridge

Members of the House of Lords and House of Commons assemble on the terraces to watch service

Members of the House of Lords and House of Commons assemble on the terraces to watch service

The service begins

The service begins

Congregation sing first hymn

Congregation sing first hymn

Bugler: Terry McCann plays the Last Post

Bugler: Terry McCann plays the Last Post

Capt George Trypanis presents Wreath to Anthony Mather & Barry de Morgan

Capt George Trypanis presents Wreath to Anthony Mather & Barry de Morgan

Anthony Mather & Barry de Morgan cast wreath over the side of Havengore

Anthony Mather & Barry de Morgan cast wreath over the side of Havengore

Other boats that are part of the flotilla can be seen in the background

Other boats that are part of the flotilla can be seen in the background

Wreath is cast upon the water of the river Thames

Wreath is cast upon the water of the river Thames

Wreath floats down river on tide

Wreath floats down river on tide

Terry McCann plays the Reveille

Terry McCann plays the Reveille

Congregation sings final hymn: 'Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory'

Congregation sings final hymn: 'Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory'

Ian Tyson, ex Sub Mariner and Parade Marshall of this event, speaks to Barry de Morgan & Capt George Trypanis

Ian Tyson, ex Sub Mariner and Parade Marshall of this event, speaks to Barry de Morgan & Capt George Trypanis

Commemoration Service over, Havengore heads down river

Commemoration Service over, Havengore heads down river

Crowds on Westminster Bridge

Crowds on Westminster Bridge

Pipers play on return journey

Pipers play on return journey

Guests enjoy a warming mug of Rum Punch after Service

Guests enjoy a warming mug of Rum Punch after Service

Guests chat on deck after the service

Guests chat on deck after the service