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‘No timescale’ for removal of sunken Roehampton
Since the gas explosion on board the Roehampton that caused it to sink near the Mud Dock on Sunday, August 21, the Harbour Master’s office say they are working closely with the Environmental Agency to prevent any further pollution entering Bristol harbour, though there are no current plans to remove the wreckage.
Debris that littered the area at the weekend has now largely cleared, but there is a distinct oily film on the water surrounding the half-sunk boat, which had been up for sale before the catastrophic explosion blew out the sides of the vessel and injured the two people on board at the time.
The Environment Agency are working with Bristol City Council to minimise pollution from the wreck
Since assessing the impact the incident has had, the Environmental Agency has been advising Bristol City Council and the Harbour Master about the best course of action to take. In a statement, they told Bristol24/7: “We are in talks with the Bristol Floating Harbour to give advice on how to safely collect and dispose of any waste oil from the boat”.
A spokesperson from Bristol Council City Council confirmed this and added: “The boat is now sat on the bottom of the harbour but has been protected by booms to prevent any environmental contamination while we arrange recovery with the owners”.
According to the council, there is currently no timescale for the removal of the wreckage from the harbour, close to Prince Street Bridge.
Read more: Gas explosion sinks historic boat in Floating Harbour
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