Old barges on tidal Trent

[noddyboater]

I've noticed the old barges abandoned on the disused gravel wharf have gone. A few bits of twisted metal are left but the hulls have disappeared and the area landscaped into a "beach". Does anyone know the history of them and why they were left there? 

[Naughty Cal]

15 hours ago, noddyboater said:

I've noticed the old barges abandoned on the disused gravel wharf have gone. A few bits of twisted metal are left but the hulls have disappeared and the area landscaped into a "beach". Does anyone know the history of them and why they were left there? 

The barges are still there. They have just filled in with sand and silt over the years.

 

[noddyboater]

8 hours ago, Naughty Cal said:

The barges are still there. They have just filled in with sand and silt over the years.

 

That's what I thought until I had a good look at low water but they have definitely gone. The high bank that they were half buried in has been levelled too, it must have been quite a costly job. 

[Derek R.]

Sounds like they've been buried completely then.