Sunken boat in middle of canal - Ballot box bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal)

From: 4 April 2025, 11:13am

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 31 October 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal)
Starts at	Bridge 13, Ballot Box Bridge
Ends at	Bridge 13, Ballot Box Bridge

Descriptions

Update 1 October 2026, 3:16pm

The sunken boat currently remains in place. We will update this notice as soon as further information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Update 20 October 2025, 2:21pm

Please be advised that a sunken boat is in the middle of the canal 100m west of Ballot box bridge which is causing an obstruction. Boats are able to pass on either side. Please be cautious when passing.

Original 2 May 2025, 10:14am

Please be advised that there is a sunken boat in the middle of the canal 100m west of Ballot box bridge which is causing an obstruction. Boats are able to pass on either side.

This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here (link to file).