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: 20 November 2025

Location

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

Descriptions

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.

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