These pictures taken between May 1st and 4th 2001.

Photo: Gary Metcalfe

At 9.00 am on May 1st, the pound above Lock 4E was almost empty.

Photo: Richard Feeney

On the morning of May 2nd, the water had drained out of the pound above Lock 1E, probably due to rubbish blocking a paddle, leaving these boats high and almost dry.

Photo: Richard Feeney

Looking south west from Lock 1E.

Photo: Richard Feeney

Looking towards Lock 1E from Commercial Street Bridge.

On May 4th, boats were held up while objects, including a washing machine, were removed from Lock 1E. On the morning of May 5th a diver was brought in to clear rubbish that was fouling the gates and paddles.

Grateful thanks to Gary Metcalfe and Richard Feeney for their photographs on this page.