We're actually a unique design, and they were built for the Thames.

When the tide is out of the water, they can get under the bridges, which is quite low in this part of London, and they allow passengers still toe have access to these historic rooms, which actually has anyone who's bean on them are actually quite magnificent.

River Steamer is launched for a tourism boom.

During the reign of Queen Victoria also saw military service.

The cardinal was called up a czar hospital ship during World War 23 old riverboats were designed to carry their passengers in comfort and some style.

By the 19 sixties, the river was buzzing with traffic.

But now modern safety standards are about to catch up with the last survivors from the original fleets.

Dan Adams is Khan, old skipper on tour guide.

He says the safety review threatens his livelihood.

It's not practical to go, and it would send the company out of business, the report's authors say There's room for maneuver, but they have to stay on course.

The recommendations go before Parliament later this year.

The future of thes river veterans hangs in the balance.

Welcome aboard the passenger vessel Connell.

The tide is out of the water.

They can get under the bridges, which are quite low in this part of London.

But now modern safety standards are about to catch up with the last survivors from the original fleets.

Dan Adams is Khan, old skipper on tour guide.

He says the safety review threatens his livelihood.

The report's authors say there's room for maneuver, but they have to stay on course.

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