Purton Hulks - Gloucester & Sharpness Canal - Canal & River …
Dec 23, 2017 · Also known as the Ship's Graveyard, the site contains scheduled ancient monuments in the form of historic boat wrecks that were beached here throughout the 20th century in an effort to protect the banks of the River Severn from erosion.
Purton Hulks - Wikipedia
One barge has been scheduled as an ancient monument and several are included in the National Register of Historic Vessels. Purton lies on the southern bank of the River Severn about 1⁄2 mile (1 km) north of the port of Sharpness.
Purton Hulks - Severn Estuary Partnership
Discover the sunken ships hidden within the riverbank at Purton Hulks, the UK’s largest ship graveyard, a unique place to get up close to ships over 100 years old. The boats were first sunk on the banks in 1909, in order to prevent erosion of the banks and protect the Sharpness Canal.
Purton Barge Graveyard - Gloucester Docks
The narrow bank between the canal and the River Severn to the north of the Severn Railway Bridge has long been used as a graveyard for old barges, with the aim of protecting the bank from erosion by the strong currents in the river.
A walk beside the Purton hulks, Gloucestershire - A ... - A family …
Sep 10, 2018 · If you’re looking for a short quirky walk in Gloucestershire how about visiting a ship’s graveyard? We spent an hour discovering the Purton hulks, one of my British bucket list items, on the way home from an overnight stay at St Briavels Castle YHA. Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Purton Ships' Graveyard - Bristol dog walk - Bristol Barkers
The site forms the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain. For anyone who loves photography, this is a great place to come on a dog walk and get some amazing pictures of the old wrecks. The walk takes about an hour to an hour and a half (but that’s with lots of exploring and boat climbing!)
The ghost ships of the Severn - Canal & River Trust
Feb 1, 2021 · On a narrow strip of land between the River Severn and the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, lie the wrecks of more than 80 barges, trows and schooners. These decaying vessels form part of the largest ship graveyard in mainland …
Look inside the graveyard for boats on the banks of the Severn
Mar 19, 2020 · It was launched at W Simms’ yard at Saul in 1901 and spent a long working life carrying grain to Tewkesbury from Sharpness and other Bristol Channel ports.
The Boat Graveyard - 35mmc
Sep 12, 2024 · The Gloucester and Sharpness ship canal – at one time the broadest and deepest in the world – connects the docks on the River Severn to the city of Gloucester about 16 miles away and was built because at times navigation of the river itself was hazardous.
Purton Ships Graveyard - Tripadvisor
Aug 1, 2024 · I have been visiting this area for 20 years and the boats themselves are slowly deteriorating. However, it is still an amazing place to visit for the history, wildlife, a picturesque walk and great for photography.