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Memories of Coxgreen: The Demise of Perseverance!
... after the February 2020 Storms
Coxgreen Boat Perseverance
( Pictured in 2008 )
Idyllic view of the former Ferryman's House, the Boat Club Pontoon and Perseverance.
Note the number of Boats on the River.
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 2008 ]
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Perseverance & Pontoon at Coxgreen
Before The February 2020 Storms
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, November 2019 ]
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Perseverance & Pontoon - Gone!
After The February 2020 Storms
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 4th March 2020 ]
NEWS FROM THE RIVER WEAR
" I took a short walk down to Coxgreen this morning.
The Pontoon and the Boat 'Perseverance' have been washed away in the recent rain and winds.
I enclose 2 photos, the first shows the situation last November and the second how things looked this morning.
Can these facilities be rebuilt? I certainly hope so! "
Keith
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No Boats, No Pontoons!
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 29th October 2021 ]
18 MONTHS AFTER THE STORMS
" There are now no Pontoons whatsoever on the River Wear at Coxgreen.
Such a sad sight compared to my photos taken years ago! "
Keith
Perseverance on Fire at Deptford
Between Alexandra Bridge and The Stadium of Light
( Saturday, 15th February 2020, approx 1:30 p.m. )
Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service in Action - 3 Fire Engines in Attendance
( Saturday, 15th February 2020 )
[ The above two Pictures were posted on the Sunderland Echo Website, 15th February 2020. ]
Perseverance Stranded at Webster's Ropery
The South Bank of the River Wear
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 8th March 2020 ]
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What a Sad Sight!
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 8th March 2020 ]
NEWS FROM THE RIVER WEAR
" I had a walk along the riverbank at Deptford this morning.
Found the Perseverance lying on the south side of the river close to Webster's Ropery.
How ironic that the mooring ropes failed to keep the Boat at Coxgreen and it ended up beside the World's Oldest Patent Ropery!
There is no sign of the Pontoon. "
Keith
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It's Still There!
[ Photographer: Keith Cockerill, 30th October 2021 ]
18 MONTHS LATER
" The Perseverance is still lying on the riverbank beside Webster's Ropery. "
Keith
[ Many Thanks to Keith Cockerill for his Comments and Excellent Photographic Timeline. ]