The Problem

Abandoned boats in the United Kingdom are becoming a growing concern. The amount of boat abandonments is only going to get worse with boats built in the 60s and 70s now becoming end of life.

Often being left to decay in estuaries and harbours, they pose both environmental and economic challenges. 

Useful links

The Green Blue - A very good summary of the problem and what is being done

South Hams Council has been running a pilot to investigate ways of dealing with the abandoned boats

Excellent BBC article on what is being done around the Fal estuary and beyond. 

Wreck Free Fal. Great site mapping wrecks and abandoned boats on the Fal

A good PBO article including an interview with a Solent boat breakers and their view on how the problem should be tackled