London Canals Struggle with Abandoned Boats | London News

London’s canals are turning into floating graveyards as abandoned boats—now numbering over 15,000—pile up, choking waterways and spilling pollution. Since 2010, boat counts have doubled, with over 120 sunken vessels reported in April alone. Owners often neglect upkeep or can’t afford removal, while unlicensed boaters worsen the mess. Residents like Scott are frustrated by the environmental damage and bureaucratic chaos. The Canal and River Trust, spending £700,000 annually to clean up, is stepping up with a three-year plan to tackle the crisis—balancing safety, cost, and community impact as rising rents drive more people to the canals, only to leave behind costly, dangerous wrecks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cf488b2a50e248f