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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
16 months 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
16 months ago

Trevor King said:

I have often heard of this happening but never witnessed it thankfully!
16 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Trevor King:

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

Regards. Herb
16 months ago

Keith Burton said:

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

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

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

Cheers. Herb
16 months ago

Nick Weall said:

Oh dear
16 months ago ( translate )