tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555515594218868773.post4898002345385080745..comments2022-12-13T13:53:58.291+00:00Comments on A Rotherhithe Blog: A 1931 Thames Barge - Lady of the LeaAndiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342690442454499340noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555515594218868773.post-89421959007476852542015-08-07T08:06:25.049+01:002015-08-07T08:06:25.049+01:00I believe she was owned by Philip Bond in the 50s ...I believe she was owned by Philip Bond in the 50s and 60s. Philip died last week in Sydney Australia.<br />Philip used to tell a story of his first days of ownership when rushing out of control down the Thames on a flood tide about to collide with Putney bridge when a voice from the shore called: "Reverse the helm! Reverse the helm!"<br />With nothing to lose Philip went against all hismaccai@optusnet.com.aunoreply@blogger.com