Rumpus
Visit date: 10th September 2003
Brian Dominic was a visitor to Froghall long before the basin had re-opened. In his photos, the very limited clearance in the tunnel can clearly be seen despite the boat only having a 4ft wide cabin. the following is an extract from Brian's website:
"I took the chimney and water can off the roof as we approached Froghall tunnel but had no problems at all, thanks to Rumpus’s narrow cabin roof. I had to get on my knees to steer, but the only thing that touched the side was one of the cab-top seats by the slide. We winded and REVERSED to the very end (because we can) and finally tied up at 1925. A text in the style of an Admiralty Despatch was sent to The Commode d’Or: “Be pleased to inform their Lordships that the TNC tender NB Rumpus has reversed to the end of the Caldon Canal and tonight lays moored at Froghall Wharf - God save the Queen!”. Needless to say, there was no signal WHATSOEVER on the TV.............."
Froghall Tunnel was TIGHT...........
........... VERY TIGHT!
A detailed log and more photos from this trip can be found on the NB Rumpus website here (opens in a new window.)