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Would more lock-keepers have made a difference?

16/01/201429/05/2015Mort SmithComment(0)

The terrible flooding, which has followed days of heavy rain, has caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage to home and businesses in our area and there has much coverage elsewhere in this newspaper about the impact on the lives of local residents.

Sad sight: In a very sad state — the boat appears to have been used as a dumping ground.
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The hulk instant rover

21/11/201329/05/2015Mort SmithComment(0)

Mystery journey of derelict boat that had sunk to the bottom

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Sunk by the recession?

10/10/201318/01/2014Mort SmithComment(0)

My brother and I took Terra Nova out for a last jaunt of the season on Saturday. One thing that struck me as we wended our way along was the number of boats that look as though they have been abandoned.

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These columns appeared in the Surrey Herald.

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