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metanoia
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Whoops! Nov 9, 2023 19:04:29 GMT dogless likes this

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Post by metanoia on Nov 9, 2023 19:04:29 GMT

Notice Alert

Trent & Mersey Canal

Location: Harecastle Tunnel, Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts At: Harecastle Tunnel

Ends At: Harecastle Tunnel

Up Stream Winding Hole: Junction of Macclesfield

Down Stream Winding Hole: South Portal

Thursday 9 November 2023 09:00 until further notice

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Boat damage

Original message:

Please be aware we have had to close Harecastle Tunnel until further notice.

The rudder has snapped on the rescue boat and it requires an urgent repair. Unfortunately, we can’t have passages through the tunnel without this rescue boat, as it is specific to rescues for the tunnel. We are currently looking at alternatives for what we can do.

We will know more as soon as we have established the extent of the damage. Please look out for further updates.

You can view this notice and its map online here:

canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/26726/harecastle-tunnel-trent-and-mersey-canal

You can find all notices at the url below:

canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

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dogless Long Standing Member Posts: 2,767	Whoops! Nov 10, 2023 9:19:33 GMT metanoia likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dogless on Nov 10, 2023 9:19:33 GMT There was a time not so long ago they owned enough boats to simply replace it whilst repairs were completed. Maybe one of the 'new' contractors who bought all their equipment would 'lend' them a boat 😊 No ... maybe not. Rog
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Whoops! Nov 10, 2023 11:36:04 GMT metanoia likes this

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Post by brummieboy on Nov 10, 2023 11:36:04 GMT

As it is a tunnel, why can't they use a couple of blokes with poles to steer in the most unlikely event that it is called upon.
Is the description of Boat Damage an attempt to classify it as an occurence beyond their control in much the same way as Vandalism, or boat damage as in lifting or crashing into lock gates by boaters?

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Whoops! Nov 10, 2023 14:35:03 GMT via mobile

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Post by ‎ on Nov 10, 2023 14:35:03 GMT

Their boat is damaged.

i wonder if by 'the rudder snapped' what was actually meant was 'the tiller snapped'.

Slightly silly steering gear is common on these ex BW work boats.

it seems highly unimprobable that this POS tiller could rust out and fall over at deck level.

Probably originally designed to be removed when not in use but gets left on and creates a corrosion trap.

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Post by metanoia on Nov 9, 2023 19:04:29 GMT

Post by dogless on Nov 10, 2023 9:19:33 GMT

Post by brummieboy on Nov 10, 2023 11:36:04 GMT

Post by ‎ on Nov 10, 2023 14:35:03 GMT

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