Worrying words from East Anglia Bylines if you're planning a holiday on the Norfolk Broads this summer:
A mysterious spate of sinkings along a remote stretch of the River Yare has prompted growing concern from the Broads Authority (BA), as costs mount and investigators struggle to find answers.
Six vessels have already sunk this year, including two within weeks of each other in the same three-mile section between Reedham and the Berney Arms. The unusual pattern of incidents has sparked comparisons with the infamous Bermuda Triangle – the area of the Atlantic Ocean known for the unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft.
Despite extensive surveys, including by specialist dive teams, BA officers say they are no closer to understanding why so many boats are going down.
The photo above shows the railway swing bridge over the River Yare at Reedham.
I live near Reedham. The photograph is Reedham Quay. It's a notoriously difficult stretch of water because of the strength/flow of tide. The Broads Authority have employed a pilot there during the summer months to help the pleasure boaters moor up there. I don't know if the river condition is the cause but it's certainly much more difficult there than up at Wrexham and Stalham for example.
ReplyDeleteThey should read Coot Club by Arthur Ransome before attempting this.
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