The End of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

At the western edge of England, where the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal meets the tidal embrace of the Severn River, a quiet drama unfolds. Here, the waterway’s journey culminates-a convergence of history, industry, and nature’s ebb and flow.
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[@lew832]

Excellent . I was on the Vindicatrix sept 65. Although it was a hard 12 weeks training, I would not have missed it . Thank you Chris.

[@kroneditor9266]

Excellent as always!

[@ChrisWitts]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@oj3888]

Thanks Chris, enjoyed that. Looking forward to the next video.

[@ChrisWitts]

Many thanks for your comments, much appreciated

[@douglasvick9703]

Thank you Chris ..As A Gloucestershire Lad and Old School Lorry Driver( Still Am)...I loaded at Gloucester Docks then bigger vessels went to Sharpness...Loads of Irish Peat on Greenore Ferry"" Lancashire Flats"" .....Etc Etc ...Happy Days....!!!!

[@ChrisWitts]

Thanks Douglas, remember well the Greenore ships coming into Sharpness

[@gordanmilne7034]

Initial thought was why are they closing it!

[@EPFAN100]

intresting ,,,more more

[@ChrisWitts]

Many thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

Very interesting video.
Would you happen to know if the radar stations at Black Rock and Clevedon are still operating?
I had to visit both stations a number of times when I was a BT engineer.

[@ChrisWitts]

Good question, with a negative reply, simply, 'I don't know'.

[@ladyconstanceOBE]

Thank you.

[@douglasvick9703]

Oh ...""Lancashire Flats"""...not a twistlock in sight"""!!!!!!!

[@MrFIZZYMann]

PLEASE Can You Get Rid of That of Bloody MUZAK !
It's a Severe Distraction 😲
We Want to Hear YOU !
Bye Bye 👋 👋

[@ChrisWitts]

My wife says the same!!