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One of the most interesting places for me in the City of Bristol is the Underfall Yard. Near the Cumberland Basin the yard is used by boat-builders and is the site of a dry dock for larger vessels.
It often presents opportunities for colourful reflections from the brightly painted boats and their masts.
On Saturday night, 6th May an arsonist burnt down the workshops!
Allegedly the arsonist had been in prison several times for arson in various parts of the country and was employed by the boatyard.
The sad thing is that the character of the yard is now sure to be lost forever as undoubtedly there will be some modernisation.
In addition to the workshops the fire spread to a boat called the 'Maid of Wyven', which was berthed alongside several other vessels outside of the workshops.
It was stated that the owner, who regularly stayed on the vessel, had taken a few days away ... a decision that may have saved his life!
To avoid further spread to the other vessels, the Fire Service towed the 'Maid of Wyven' away from the yard, where it sank.
Today Police divers surveyed the 'wreck' in preparation to lifting it from the water for possible repair.
The 'Maid of Wyven' in dock.
Maid in dock by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Its resting place.
Maid of Wyven by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Burnt out workshops.
Burnt Out by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Fire damage by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Underwater Search Team
Police Underwater Search Team by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Mask on.
Mask On by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Inspection.
Inspection by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Type of new work carried out at the yard.
Mad Ray by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
It often presents opportunities for colourful reflections from the brightly painted boats and their masts.
On Saturday night, 6th May an arsonist burnt down the workshops!
Allegedly the arsonist had been in prison several times for arson in various parts of the country and was employed by the boatyard.
The sad thing is that the character of the yard is now sure to be lost forever as undoubtedly there will be some modernisation.
In addition to the workshops the fire spread to a boat called the 'Maid of Wyven', which was berthed alongside several other vessels outside of the workshops.
It was stated that the owner, who regularly stayed on the vessel, had taken a few days away ... a decision that may have saved his life!
To avoid further spread to the other vessels, the Fire Service towed the 'Maid of Wyven' away from the yard, where it sank.
Today Police divers surveyed the 'wreck' in preparation to lifting it from the water for possible repair.
The 'Maid of Wyven' in dock.
Maid in dock by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Its resting place.
Maid of Wyven by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Burnt out workshops.
Burnt Out by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Fire damage by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Underwater Search Team
Police Underwater Search Team by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Mask on.
Mask On by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Inspection.
Inspection by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
Type of new work carried out at the yard.
Mad Ray by Bristol Streets, on Flickr
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