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Trouble on't canal

A catastrophe on our Hudderfield Narrow Canal at Uppermill.. This narrow boat had not gone forward enough before letting out all the water in the lock and so the stern (back-end) was left sat on the narrow 'sill' as the front went down with the water level. A very near thing for the boat itself as water could have got into the front here. Some minutes after taking this a 'crane' arrived to lift the boat up/out . The date: Oct 5, 2014
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TOZ said:

Hi Herb saw this happen on the Leeds Liverpool the people on the boat were all disabled thay got them all of ok.
TOZ
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

A most interesting sight when we see this but on close reflection -not good for the occupants or other canal users. Glad they got the disable folk out OK.

Take care. Herb
2 years ago

Trevor King said:

I have often heard of this happening but never witnessed it thankfully!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Trevor King:

Nice to see you again Trevor. Yes, this probably happens more than we think.

Regards. Herb
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Oh dear............that's not good, but a least no-one was hurt......I assume.
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Not good at all. I did not hear of anybody being hurt.

Cheers. Herb
2 years ago

Nick Weall said:

Oh dear
2 years ago ( translate )