Can’t help wonder what the story behind this is ...

[jonathanA]

Passed this boat in Burnley and recall seeing it in better days! You can see the paint work is still in quite good condition. 

Just wonder how it’s ended up in this state having seen it moored in a marina ( i think) not long ago

[Mad Harold]

It's a shame to see a boat in this state, but there could be many reasons.

Owner taken ill,deceased,in prison,or simply lost interest and abandoned it.

[Naughty Cal]

Whatever the story it looks like someone has stripped anything of any value from it!

[LEO]

There seems to be a growing trend for vandalising narrowboats and stealing anything of value. Reading the London Boaters Facebook page for the weekend is depressing - 5 burglaries involving boats moored at Victoria Park, one unattended narrowboat burnt out and one removed from it's online moorings, moved a short distance and totally trashed (just prior to the completion of a re-fit). I suspect insurance companies will pick up on this soon.

[Kendorr]

15 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said:

Whatever the story it looks like someone has stripped anything of any value from it!

Apart from the actual shell! It looks to be quite a new boat.

[Horace42]

I imagine it has been there for more than 14 days.

[Alan de Enfield]

50 minutes ago, Horace42 said:

I imagine it has been there for more than 14 days.

Are you suggesting that C&RT are removing it - piece by piece ?

[jonathanA]

The boat listing suggests it might be Calcutt hull 

 

[Canal321]

Been there at least 2 months. It's a shame to see it in this state. 

What happens in situations like this? Can anyone go and raise it and claim it as their own? Just wondering...

 

[MtB]

8 minutes ago, Canal321 said:

Can anyone go and raise it and claim it as their own? Just wondering...

 

I'd say yes they can, but if the owner later surfaces and claims it back, you'd be in line for a charge of theft.