michael_w
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Just picked up a notice that someone has sunk on Shotley's waiting pontoon, as a result the lock is out of action.
Sunk at Shotley
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PaulRainbow
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The NTM isn't crystal clear Michael, but i suspect it's the waiting pontoon that's out of action, not the lock. I could be wrong, of course.
LittleSister
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That notice is exactly what was reported (yesterday?) in Tillergirl's most recent NtM thread - waiting pontoon cannot be used, and caution to be used when navigating in the vicinity due to potential debris.
No mention of lock being closed.
Anyone potentially affected could ring Shotleyto check (there's someone there 24/7) on 01473 788982.
PeterBoater
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"No mention of lock being closed." The NtM was badly worded and therefore ambiguous.
PaulRainbow
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I'm aware of the NTM, i am on the HHA mailing list, so get them direct from them (that's available to anyone).
Perhaps, but the wording is ambiguous. Hence this thread.
Dee Bee
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The lock is operating normally as of this morning.
DanTribe
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I guess there is more to this story than the prima facie facts suggest.
PeterWright
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The Harwich Haven NTM opens with the statement:
"A 30ft yacht has sunk on the Shotley Marina waiting pontoon outside the lock which is now out of use until further notice." That is unclear as to whether it is the lock or the waiting pontoon which is out of service, although, read pedantically, it is the lock because "lock" is the word immediately preceding "which".
Well done Peter and Paul for picking up this ambiguity.
While the loss of the boat is sad and the debris around the waiting pontoon is an inconvenience, the important thing is that the sailor was lifted off the yacht for care having been injured in the loss of his mast off Frinton. I just hope his injuries were not too severe and that he makes a rapid recovery.
Peter.
"A 30ft yacht has sunk on the Shotley Marina waiting pontoon outside the lock which is now out of use until further notice." That is unclear as to whether it is the lock or the waiting pontoon which is out of service, although, read pedantically, it is the lock because "lock" is the word immediately preceding "which".
Well done Peter and Paul for picking up this ambiguity.
While the loss of the boat is sad and the debris around the waiting pontoon is an inconvenience, the important thing is that the sailor was lifted off the yacht for care having been injured in the loss of his mast off Frinton. I just hope his injuries were not too severe and that he makes a rapid recovery.
Peter.
Paulfireblade
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Paulfireblade
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I understand it was the second time in 3 days the owner had been rescued. The boat was towed to the waiting pontoon but later sunk.