More about the new Hurst shingle bar

[Seaway Channel]

Is that where “The Trap” used to be?

 

[Tranona]

No. The "trap" is further south and in the deep water. It is a "hole" in the seabed that moves around and causes disturbed water particularly with strong tidal flows.

 

[Boathook]

Is that where “The Trap” used to be?

Look at posts 4 and 15. The trap is / was closer to the castle. This 'gap' may alter things.

 

[burgundyben]

No. The "trap" is further south and in the deep water. It is a "hole" in the seabed that moves around and causes disturbed water particularly with strong tidal flows.

Check page 58 Solent Hazards, The Trap shown very clearly.

 

[Seaway Channel]

No. The "trap" is further south and in the deep water. It is a "hole" in the seabed that moves around and causes disturbed water particularly with strong tidal flows.

My memory of The Trap was that it was a gravel bank that boats got trapped on when they cut in too close trying to avoid the ebb in the North Channel. When the tide turned it became difficult to get off and there were boats broken up in bad conditions. Think I’ve got an old article about it somewhere. The hole was just outside The Trap…

 

[burgundyben]

My memory of The Trap was that it was a gravel bank that boats got trapped on when they cut in too close trying to avoid the ebb in the North Channel. When the tide turned it became difficult to get off and there were boats broken up in bad conditions. Think I’ve got an old article about it somewhere. The hole was just outside The Trap…

Correct.