On 3 Jun 2009 as I do recall,
Michael Askin wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 4:33 PM, Adrian Stott <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Almost all have been nobbled by BW. IIRC one or two near the bottom
> > of the flight were "restored" a couple of years ago, but are not
> > available for general use.
> >
> > BTW, Hanwell is unusual in that it has *three* sideponds at (each?
> > some?) of the locks.
>
> The bottom lock of the flight (nearest to the Fox) has working side
> ponds, and can be used with a normal windlass(large square). There are
> only two levels of side ponds on this one, but I think higher ones
> have three.
>
> When we went through the next pound up from the bottom was very low,
> so filled the lock from what little was in the top side pond. I
> explained to the boat following how to use them (experienced boater),
> but not sure if he did use them properly.
>
Oh, I'd always assumed all those side ponds were derelict - the paddle
gear never seems to be attached....
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