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Valulla
Catamaran Cruisers - Dave Reed
 
This Simplon Postcards page is one of a series on the excursion ships and ferries of the River Thames in London. This page covers the Valulla of Catamaran Cruisers.
 
Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers. She was withdrawn on 30th September 2007 when Catamaran Cruisers ceased their tourist services to Greenwich. She was the last of the Catamaran Cruisers fleet to be sold when bought by Dave Reed and his brother in spring 2008, presumably for charter use on the Thames. I will add a link to the company when it sets up a website.
 
 
Contact: www.bateauxlondon.com
 
Sections on this Page:-
Valulla (Catamaran Cruisers: 1973-2007)
Valulla (Dave Reed: 2008- )
 
Thames Passenger Boat Pages:-
Catamaran Cruisers - Page 1 - company history
Catamaran Cruisers - Page 2 - the last day
Bateaux London
River Thames Header Page - other operators
City Cruises
Crown River Cruises
Thames Clippers
 
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www.bateauxlondon.com - company website
UK Excursion Ships
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References:-
Royal River Highway: Written by Frank L. Dix - published David & Charles 1984
Trip Out Guides - Written and published by G.P.Hamer - various editions from 1977 to 2005 consulted
Trip Out Guides are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH
 
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Valulla
(Catamaran Cruisers: 1973-2007)
 
Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers.
 
 
Catamaran Cruisers official postcard of Valulla, as built with enclosed roof.
 
 
Valulla in around 1990
Photo: © Ian Boyle, c.1990/1991
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Valulla having her roof removed 1993
Photo: Catamaran Cruisers - Scan: The Liquid Highway
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Valulla having her roof removed
Photo: Catamaran Cruisers - Scan: The Liquid Highway
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Valulla with her roof removed
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th July 2003.
 
 
Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th July 2003.
 
 
Valulla at the Catamaran Cruisers moorings near Waterloo Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 26th May 2003.
 
 
Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 26th May 2003.
 
 
Valulla at Southwark Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 11th March 2006.
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th May 2006
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th May 2006
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Valulla at Cannon Street Railway Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006
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Valulla at Tower Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006
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Valulla at Tower Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th June 2006
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Valulla at Blackfriars Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th June 2006
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Valulla at Blackfriars Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th June 2006
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Valulla at London Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 13th April 2007
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Valulla at Hungerford (now Golden Jubilee) Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla at Hungerford (now Golden Jubilee) Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla at Hungerford (now Golden Jubilee) Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla passing Waterloo Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla passing Waterloo Pier
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla passing Waterloo Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 3rd May 2007
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Valulla seen from Princess Pocahontas
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 23rd May 2007
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Valulla seen from Princess Pocahontas
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 23rd May 2007
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Valulla seen from Princess Pocahontas
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 23rd May 2007
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Valulla on the Greenwich service on the last day of Catamaran Cruisers services
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla and Tornado Clipper - one of the new catamarans that will replace her on the Greenwich service
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Waterloo Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Waterloo Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla at the Waterloo Bridge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 30th September 2007
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Valulla
(Dave Reed: 2008- )
 
Valulla joined Suerita in the Catamaran Cruisers fleet in 1973. She is 112 grt, 78 feet long and carries 254 passengers. She was withdrawn on 30th September 2007 when Catamaran Cruisers ceased their tourist services to Greenwich. She was the last of the Catamaran Cruisers fleet to be sold when bought by Dave Reed and his brother in spring 2008, presumably for charter use on the Thames. I will add a link to the company when it sets up a website.
 
 
Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted (for overhaul presumably)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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Valulla on her way to Greenwich partially repainted
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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Valulla on her way to Greenwich, partially repainted
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 4th June 2008
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