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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 23
Swamping record
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| Date |
4 Feb-2002 |
| Location |
Hammersmith, Tideway, UK |
| Water Temperature |
<6 C |
| Boat(s) involved |
8+ |
| Boat Construction |
Decked ends, wooden, open construction |
| Outcome |
Self-rescued |
| Description |
Women’s eight on outing returns upstream & is unexpectedly swamped by area of rough water. Experienced cox quells panic & urges crew to remain seated as crew sinks almost to armpits. Within 5 minutes boat drifts against landing stage enabling crew to scramble out. Crew members say only luck prevented tragedy |
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