--- In [email protected], "Andrew Dyke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > Hi Allan, Peter, > > Well I have no way of knowing, I was given those figures by the EA man, who > at the time was telling all around to get out of the way of The Abbey Road > bridge, which was in the way of a 40 ton boat, that might slip her mooring > and smash into it, sending bits of bridge towards our houses. Thinking about > it since I think it is unlikely but the water was going at one hell of a > speed. I suspect the EA man was exaggerating to make the point. It did the > trick, we left! > > The boat actually sank in the end, which I think was the best outcome, apart > from staying afloat of course. > > Thanks for looking. The site has had 662 hits over the last 5 days. It > usually gets about 15/20 a day. > > Regards, > > Andrew > Web Site www.andrewdyke.co.uk > Web Site www.mayorofevesham.co.uk
Yup - I would think a more accurate figure would have been 20 - 25mph. Absolute tops. In order to get higher figures the gradient on the river would have had to be of "Rapids" proportions ! I have the dubious benefit of having navigated the Avon in flood conditions. "Dont bother with the lock, boys" (D.H. -- 197X) Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com
