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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 76
Swamping record
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| Date |
Late 2002 |
| Location |
Canal, Brussels |
| Water Temperature |
Probably quite warm |
| Boat(s) involved |
4x |
| Boat Construction |
MPS, sealed underseat compartments |
| Outcome |
Crew were able to row back to the pontoon within 2-3 minutes of the incident, hampered only by the continuing heavy swell. |
| Description |
Boat had just left the pontoon, hit by wash from tug used to push large barges. Although totally swamped, boat remained buoyant with oarlocks well clear of the water. |
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