Canal boats update.

Several narrowboats trapped by a canal collapse have finally been lifted out so that they can rejoin the canal network.

A large hole appeared in the bank of the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, Shropshire, on 22 December, causing its water to drain into a nearby field.

Two boats fell into the breach and others were trapped when sections of the canal had to be closed off.

In a highly anticipated operation, a 90ft (27.4m) crane and several haulage teams worked to remove eight boats from Whitchurch marina so they could be transported by lorry to the Aqueduct Marina near Crewe on Wednesday.

Lots more photographs on Taylors Aboard Facebook page.

Here's one I moved earlier. 😁😜😆 Intercity carriages are a similar length. Forty foot trailer extended to 60 feet, with a ten foot overhang on the back. 95 feet long in total. 

A job well done methinks. 

We just want to thank everyone involved in helping us escape the Llangollen canal! Thank you to Whitchurch Marina for organising everything and lifting us out. Thank you to Steve Foster Cranes for lifting us out with the 100-tonne crane! Thank you to Ray Bowren and A S Taylor for the haulage, and thank you to Aqueduct Marina for lifting us back in! Thank you all so much!

Catch ya tomorrow. Toodle pip. ilona