Wisbech became the scene for a river rescue tonight after a cargo ship loaded with timber became stuck on the River Nene.
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry HarrisThe Baltic Arrow grounded just before 9am today and it was well into the evening before it was freed.
The 80-metre-long boat had to wait until high water before it could be released from the river bank.
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry HarrisWisbech Port officials will now carry out an investigation.
“This is a rare situation to happen at Wisbech,” said a port spokesperson.
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry HarrisIt was reported that there were six crew members on board.
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Baltic Arrow grounded just outside Wisbech throughout Tuesday: an investigation is under way to find out what happened. PHOTO: Terry HarrisTraffic into and out of the port was delayed whilst the wait went on for the tide to turn to enable the vessel to be released.
