Remains of the Arkendale H and Wastdale H in the River Severn. The tankers collided in 1960, demolishing the rail bridge.

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The remains of the Arkendale H and Wastdale H are visible at low tide in the River Severn, Gloucestershire, a reminder of the tragic events of October 1960 when the two vessels collided in thick fog near Sharpness Dock. Five sailors lost their lives in the accident and the original Severn Railbridge was so badly damaged in the accident it was later demolished.

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Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: River Severn Purton Sharpness Gloucestershire UK
Photo credit: © Matthew Bigwood / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: accident, arkendale, banks, bridge, collision, deaths, disaster, dock, fatality, rail, river, sand, severn, sharpness, tankers, tides, wastdale