Historic ship First Officer's cabin, Tower Bridge

The First Officer's cabin on board historic 19th C sailing ship De Walvisch. Bespoke and hand-built with solid teak and marine antiques. Compact but luxurious, a cabin with a rare Royal Navy submarine sink, wardrobe, drinks cabinet and screen with media player. Typically maritime with unusual forms, floor space is limited but the bed is suitable for couples and over 2m long. All stays on board ship include a cooked English breakfast in the mornings, served in the ship's galley from Navy silver. The space The ship De Walvisch is a fully functioning historic Dutch sailing klipper, built in 1896. It is owed by the artists Zatorski + Zatorski, who live on board with their children, and who have lovingly and painstakingly restored the vessel over the past 8 years, using reclaimed hardwoods and marine antiques. The ship is not cold in winter! Like a house, the ship is well insulated and there is central heating throughout, as well as a wood burning stove in the main hold to heat the vessel. De Walvisch is an ex-cargo ship, that used to carry eels from Holland to London - restored to her original lines and with all her round wood replaced, she is one of the finest examples of a 19th C sailing Klipper in the UK. The First Officer's cabin is a bespoke-built double cabin, accessed off the corridor leading to the bow cabin. Though compact, there is ample room under the raised bed for storing luggage. Please be aware - this is a small ship's cabin, if you are very large or have worries about the amount of space please do contact us with questions! The cabin has its own submarine sink with hot and cold water and is the only cabin to have its own media centre, with films on hard drive for you to enjoy during your stay. A bluetooth speaker also means you can listen to music from your own device. There are two cabins available to book as guests on board, the Captain's Bow bedroom and the First Officer's Cabin. Guest access Your entry and exit to the vessel will be from the central starboard hatch, which allows access to the hallway area, guest bathroom and separate toilet, and First Officer's cabin. The bathroom has a full-size bath and shower with ample hot water. At breakfast you will be invited into the roef (deckhouse) of the ship, which is the galley, accessed from the back deck. Other parts of the ship are for family access only, please respect the private notices. Other things to note De Walvisch is afloat on the River Thames - please be advised that this is a busy tidal river, and the ship will rock accordingly. At high tide, and at peak river traffic times this can be more noticeable, evening times less so, but if you are prone to sea-sickness, this is probably not the place for you. Check in is available from 3pm and we will ask you prior to arrival for a rough time to expect you. If you know that you will need to arrive after 6.30pm, or very late at night, please enquire before you book in case we have evening plans that would make it not possible.