THE narrowboat that sank in Fobney Lock (105) on the Kennet & Avon Canal over a week ago has now been raised and the waterway re-opened.
Though Canal & River Trust told that sunken boats can now be cleared from locks very quickly with a contract with River Canal Rescue, it was not until yesterday—a week after the sinking on Tuesday 9th—that River Canal Rescue attended.
Long delay
Then it was quickly raised and the lock once more in operation, though no notice had been given for the long delay by the Trust except that recovering the boat has proved more complicated than expected, and it was looking into the best method of doing it.
Video:
See the boat sinking in the lock