Floating Hazards, Gt,yarmouth Area.

[Smoggy]

Just spotted this on Roger Gaspar's east coast weekly ntm roundup.

In theory the wood involved could find it's way up to breydon (although more likely will go out to sea).

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6. PORT OF GREAT YARMOUTH - Timber sections – Hazard to Navigation - MARINERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that some large sections of timber have broken free from the ‘skeleton trestle’ structure close to the river port mouth, and will continue to drift with the tidal flow. The timbers are substantial and pose a significant hazard to smaller craft and those with hulls of non-steel construction. Mariners are advised to exercise additional caution when navigating within the Port of Great Yarmouth, the inland waterways and the seaward areas close to Great Yarmouth; to maintain an enhanced lookout; and to report any sightings of floating hazards to HM Coastguard and ‘YARMOUTH RADIO’ on VHF Ch12.

 

[FlyingFortress]

5 hours ago, Smoggy said:

Just spotted this on Roger Gaspar's east coast weekly ntm roundup.

In theory the wood involved could find it's way up to breydon (although more likely will go out to sea).

 

Wonder what hit it 😳

The skeleton works hide sheet piling below the surface that can be lethal to ships as when they hit something they then roll towards it ripping through the hull like a knife through butter. Never experienced it myself but one of my company ships was very badly damaged there a good while back. Thank heavens all watertight doors below deck were closed 😥