Severn Collier abandoned on banks of the river Severn Glos UK. Helps prevent errosion of the bank close to the Sharpness canal.

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This barge is one of over 36 vessels deliberately sunk on the bank of the river Severn from 1909 until 1970. The location was specific to protect the bank of the river where it was very close to the Sharpness canal which was in danger of being breached.

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Size: 5315px × 3530px
Location: Purton. Glos, UK
Photo credit: © Philip Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: bank, barge, collier, glos, hulk, preserve, purton, river, severn, uk