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Princess Royal pours a Miller Lite
01 Jan 2003
The ceremony may well have been one of the most informal HRH has had to perform as she was required to pour the contents of a bottle of American Miller Lite lager over Regal Lady's bow.
The £70,000 boat was the first of a £1m export order for the rapidly expanding Derbyshire firm.
During her 50-minute visit, escorted by owners Raymond and Cindy Shepherd, HRH was shown the company's test facility where a boat was undergoing final trials before delivery.
"Princess Anne seemed particularly interested in the hull building department, where she showed a real knowledge and understanding of Sea Otter's unique water ballasting system, " said Ray Shepherd.
The significance of the Miller Lite, said Shepherd, was that Regal Lady is the first of 10 boats destined for the USA during 2003 as a result of a partnership between Sea Otter and Simon Norridge of Vacations USA.
Regal Lady is destined to leave Derbyshire for a new life cruising the New York State canals.
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