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Sunken craft between Beal Lock and Pipe Bridge, Haddlesley - River Aire

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Detail

TypeNavigation Restriction
Start Date5/19/2025, 8:23:00 AM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationBeal Lock (Lock 4)
Ends LocationPipe Bridge Haddlesley

Description

We have been advised that this barge has now sunk below the water level and its removal is unlikely. Please can boaters in the area, be aware as only a small part of the roof may still be visible above water...

Updates

We have been advised that this barge has now sunk below the water level and its removal is unlikely. Please can boaters in the area, be aware as only a small part of the roof may still be visible above water. The current position of the boat is ///sculpting.lakeside.reshape

6/11/2025

A barge has sunk in the navigation on the River Aire in the section between Beal Lock and Pipe Bridge, Haddlesley. Only the roof is visible and is to the side of the navigation. The What3Words location is ///altering.crash.overlaid Please may skippers of all crafts please slow down and approach the section cautiously and keep to the middle of the navigation. We will update the notice when the boat has been removed.

5/19/2025