Riverdance destroyed by storms

Posted on March 25^th 2008

The Riverdance ferry, which was washed upon the sands of Blackpool beach after the storms on 31st January, has now been declared a constructive loss.

The ferry has been sinking deeper in to the sands over the last seven weeks, since the freak waves forced her to run aground at Anchorsholme.

Storms that have hit Britain over the last 2 weeks have caused significant damage to the ship, destroying her to the point where she will never sail again.

The salvage team are intending to remove the Riverdance in one piece by attempting to re-float her using mechanical winch devises, however if this fails the Riverdance will have to be cut up on the beach.

New proposals are currently being prepared for the salvage of the ferry and the situation should be clarified at the end of the week as to what will be happening next.

Since running aground on its sail from Northern Ireland to Heysham, the Riverdance has become a major tourist attraction, bringing many visitors to the area.

News brought to you by insuremyboat.co.uk, offering specialist boat insurance for your sailing needs

Other news stories

• Enthusiasts given opportunity to sharpen sea skills
• Yacht hired using Fraudulent Certificate
• Wine is exported by Sail
• Lake users given voice to speak, just not on the speed limit
• Entrepreneurs introduce new boats to the broads
• Groupama comes to an abrupt end
• Tin Can Boat to attempt record breaker
• Top sailor recruited by powerboat series
• Cowes plays host to classic yachts
• Gropama 3 maintains a day lead
• Great British Boat Race 2008
• Boat Show 19th to 24th February a date not to be missed
• Heavy rain and gail force winds to continue this week
• Groupama 3 chases the Jules Verne Trophy
• Ellens round the world record broken