L E O   B L O C K L E Y   M E M O R I A L   C A M P A I G N
Foundation for Rowing Education logo
Home
About
News
Cold Water Survival
Hypothermia Guidelines
FAQ
Supporters
Buoyancy Tests
Accident Database
Retro-fitting Guidelines
FISA Safety Recommendations
RoSPA Safety Review
Contact

Swamping Safety Database

Details of incident 3

Swamping record

back to listing

Date 1957
Location Manchester, UK
Water Temperature  
Boat(s) involved 4+
Boat Construction Decked ends, wooden, open construction
Outcome 1 drowned 
Description On narrow, shallow river, boat struck submerged object. Crew scrambled up bank and ran back to clubhouse. When changing, one man was found missing.


© Copyright 2001-2011 Leo Blockley Memorial Campaign. Website by Alex Taylor and Caroline Smith [ 1226844 visitors ]