File 771 'Sundry Obstructions'

Reference No:
C DPD/1/3/5/1/315
Dates:
29 Dec 1960-24 May 1962
Description:
Comprises of correspondence between the Chief Engineer to the Humber Conservancy Board, and a variety of companies and organisations, regarding sundry obstructions within the River Humber System. These include: the sinking of the tug “Tollman” in Alexandra Dock, Hull, various large tree trunks floating in the River Humber, loss of a crane cart and staging at Immingham dock entrance, drifting beacons, a lost speedboat from the yacht Flying Scotsman, various vessels at anchor in the River and then collecting wreckage when they weigh anchor, blocked outfalls and marker buoys, etc. Also includes a report regarding an overturned dinghy in the river near the middle Whitton lightship, including 2 statements to the Police.
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of Humber Conservancy and the Humber Ports (Records deposited by Associated British Ports and its Predecessors)