Sunk Boat in Lock.

Mr Stabby Super Member By far the most intelligent of the Thunderboat forum's internet stalkers. Posts: 21,879	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 13:53:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr Stabby on May 6, 2019 13:53:02 GMT Clitheroes Lock 99, Grand Union Canal.
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JohnV Super Member Glorious winner of the 2016 Thunderboat photo competition Posts: 17,243	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:05:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JohnV on May 6, 2019 14:05:40 GMT how the hell did they manage that one ? and why is the lock full ?
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Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:13:51 GMT JohnV likes this

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Not sure, it's a bit of a strange one. Apparently it happened at midnight last night so presumably it hung up on the cill and the crew didn't see it in the dark. You'd have to speculate that alcohol may have been involved.

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bargemast Long Standing Member Posts: 3,645	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:36:14 GMT peterboat likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bargemast on May 6, 2019 14:36:14 GMT Very sad, and also very stupid to see something like this. Maybe with a bit of luck there's not too much water damage inside as they kept the skylights closed Peter.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:45:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 14:45:47 GMT A particularly eerie photo. Hoping no one was on board at least. Rog

JohnV Super Member Glorious winner of the 2016 Thunderboat photo competition Posts: 17,243	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:55:58 GMT phil70 and peterboat like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JohnV on May 6, 2019 14:55:58 GMT well I think they are going to need bigger flotation bags than the ones tied on it at the moment
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Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 14:56:42 GMT

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May 6, 2019 14:45:47 GMT dogless said:

A particularly eerie photo.

Hoping no one was on board at least.

Rog

There would have been more written about it if someone would have stayed on board.

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Mr Stabby Super Member By far the most intelligent of the Thunderboat forum's internet stalkers. Posts: 21,879	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 15:20:12 GMT phil70, naughtyfox, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr Stabby on May 6, 2019 15:20:12 GMT There are rumours on Twitter that it may have been being stolen, although I believe "a certain person" is at Middlewich at the moment.
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kris Super Member Posts: 22,374	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 15:22:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on May 6, 2019 15:22:30 GMT May 6, 2019 14:05:40 GMT JohnV said: how the hell did they manage that one ? and why is the lock full ? Why is the lock full is definately the question. Surely you'd drain the lock so you can pump the boat out?

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Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 15:30:49 GMT

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Post by naughtyfox on May 6, 2019 15:30:49 GMT

This lock is in Brentford, London, if anyone is wondering. Nothing wrong with night boating. Why has it taken since Midnight to become aware of this? Posted 21 hours ago on Canalworld, so suggests sinking was before Midnight.

www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/101126-brentford-possible-blockage/

3 hours ago from PeterX: "Just saw a CRT notice saying it's cleared and the lock is open again."

Last Edit: May 6, 2019 15:41:28 GMT by naughtyfox

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Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 15:41:05 GMT

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May 6, 2019 15:30:49 GMT naughtyfox said:

This lock is in Brentford, London, if anyone is wondering. Nothing wrong with night boating. Why has it taken since Midnight to become aware of this? Posted 21 hours ago on Canalworld, so suggests sinking was before Midnight.

www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/101126-brentford-possible-blockage/

Yes, at midnight yesterday, it's been raised now. Another one down today in Ellesmere Port.

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naughtyfox Super Member BUSY KILLING CHICKENS! Posts: 36,429	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 15:42:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by naughtyfox on May 6, 2019 15:42:42 GMT Ah! I'm looking at my clock, and we're 2 hours ahead. May I suggest it must have been before 2330?
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Mr Stabby Super Member By far the most intelligent of the Thunderboat forum's internet stalkers. Posts: 21,879	Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 16:31:26 GMT phil70, peterboat, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr Stabby on May 6, 2019 16:31:26 GMT I agree.
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Sunk Boat in Lock. May 6, 2019 19:46:31 GMT

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May 6, 2019 15:41:05 GMT Mr Stabby said:

May 6, 2019 15:30:49 GMT naughtyfox said:

This lock is in Brentford, London, if anyone is wondering. Nothing wrong with night boating. Why has it taken since Midnight to become aware of this? Posted 21 hours ago on Canalworld, so suggests sinking was before Midnight.

www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/101126-brentford-possible-blockage/

Yes, at midnight yesterday, it's been raised now. Another one down today in Ellesmere Port.

www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=444858539600867&id=405559516864103

Bloody logs on the roof caused it!!

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