Sunken two masted sailing vessel Ipswich

[Ian G Hardie]

On the 04/09 i visited the wet dock in Ipswich opposite Anglo Norden divers were workng on a sunken two masted sailing vessel flying the French flag any info welcome

Regards
dumpieship

[Guest]

Hi Ian

Here you go, courtesy of the Ipswich Evening Star @ http://tinyurl.com/5bzcb5

'A boat which has mysteriously sunk in the South West Quay, Ipswich
DIVERS could be called in to help with the recovery of a boat which sank in an Ipswich dock.

The Marguerite, a twin-masted vessel, became submerged while work was being carried out on it in the South West Quay.

Inflatable booms have been placed around the boat as a precautionary measure while plans for its recovery are confirmed.

There were initial fears that fuel from the vessel might contaminate the water, but these proved unfounded.

James Champness, a spokesman for Associated British Ports, which owns the Haven Marina where the boat is moored, said staff would assist the owner to retrieve it.

Mr Champness said:

[Joe Watson]

I think this is her taken in July. The high resolution version does not show a name. According to the report in the newspaper there was a leak in the hull and the automatic pumps had kicked in. The pumps may have been working for several weeks before finally burning out (they normally leave the boats hooked up to the electricity mains provided alongside the berths).

[Timsen]

http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/content/eveningstar/news/story.aspx?brand=ESTOnline&category=News&tBrand=ESTOnline&tCategory=News&itemid=IPED06%20Sep%202008%2006%3A40%3A25%3A603

[Ian G Hardie]

Thanks

[Ian G Hardie]

It is the MARGUERITE have posted a picture after she was raised http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=725722

[Ian G Hardie]

Thanks Steve

Regards
Ian