Reviews of Westminster Abbey, Westminster
Review by De Crute on 17th May, 2009
Add your review Date visited: dec 08
There are only 6 Mark two canoes in the world. This is the type that was used on the Frankton Raid.
only two others are on display one of these is too distant to be viewed fully.
This affords the visitor a close up view of the most famous and rare canoes of WW2 in the world. It is also possible to learn all about the Special Operations and the canoes. The museum do give a certain amount of information about the canoes and the history but in comparison to the 'Cockleshell Canoes' book ( from where all the exhibition information is taken that the museum sell in the reception area ) it is but a whisper.
The aluminium canoes which are sectional are astonishing one has a motor in the hatched rear section.
Its a must and so is the information in the book. Truly amazing.
Review by kewdos on 25th February, 2009
Add your review Date visited: dec 08
One of the canoes on display is a rare Mk2 which is the type used on The Frankton Raid' on Bordeaux harbour.
There are only six of these canoes in the world. This 15ft canoe can be collapsed or erected within 30 seconds - vertically. Its sides are made from canvas.
The other two are sectional aluminium varieties - one motorised but also can be sailed or paddled. The other can only be sailed or paddled.
Expressly designed for use in the tropics they sport alloy outriggers on each side filled with ping pong balls.
Each of the three sections that make up the canoe are bulkheaded. these canoes were built by aircraft manufacturers
both are 18ft long and are quite spectacular esp knowing that they are extremely rare and one has never been seen before.
The complete story is contained within The Cockleshell Canoes' book from which the exhibition has taken its information. Well worth a visit but the exhibition is only until end April 09.
Review by Pete Butler on 11th August, 2005
Add your review Date visited: Feb 2004
There is no place quite like Westminster Abbey in its uniqueness..and simply historical, rare, magical atmosphere. To view the tomb effigy of Elizabeth the First, and to know that the great iconic lady lay underneath it just a matter of feet away from the casual visitor, is an experience one isn't likely to forget.
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